Design Engineer

Design Engineer

We are hiring experienced fire protection Design Engineers.

Summary

Responsible for preparing code compliant fire sprinkler drawings in accordance with a predetermined scope, budget, and schedule, under the guidance of an experienced Engineering Technician or Project Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review construction documents and understand the scope of work.

• Prepare detailed working fire sprinkler system drawings in accordance with contract documents.

• Develop a working knowledge of the latest codes, standards, materials, and methods of design.

• Coordinate piping location with other trades, perform field surveys, and attend project meetings as required.

• Assist with preparing job status reports weekly and maintaining job files in accordance with company standards.

• Use standard symbols, location of notes, and details as required.

• Develop a working knowledge of AutoCAD and HydraCAD programs.

• Develop a thorough understanding of hydraulic calculations and stock listing procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Customer Service - responds promptly to customer needs, solicits customer feedback to improve service and maintains confidentiality

• Oral Communication - speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations

• Written Communication - edits work for spelling and grammar and can read and interpret written information

• Planning/Organizing - prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently

• Quality - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality

• Adaptability - adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and can deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events

• Dependability - consistently at work and on time, follow instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance

• Safety - observes safety procedures and uses equipment and materials properly

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate's degree or equivalent work experience and/or training

• Strong math skills, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read blueprints

• High skill level in PC usage and associated software

• Excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills

Ability to:

• Work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

• Process work with accuracy and perform multiple tasks simultaneously