Job description

Senior Designer

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Job Location: Merrillville, IN

Job Type: Hybrid

Job Pay: As per Market Standards

About the job

Company has been a leader in the fire protection industry for over 40 years.We were founded on the belief that the latest in fire protection technology must be combined with the highest level of service to provide the greatest value to our customers. Today we are proud to be a leader in providing advanced fire protection and life safety technology across Illinois and Indiana.

Things you should know about working at the Company:

• We are all about our people! We know they are the secret to our collective and individual success.
• We are a team. We help one another and want to see everyone succeed and meet their personal and professional goals.
• We are ambitious. We work to be better every day, and our team members have room to grow.
• We are focused. We know that keeping organized and communicating our progress is critical to good service internally and to our customers.

We are seeking a talented Senior Designer toprovide design support to the sales department working under the supervision of the Engineering Manager. This individual will be responsible for designing fire sprinkler systems on quoted jobs utilizing designated software to produce customer requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design fire sprinkler systems in compliance with NFPA codes, manufacturer instructions, local city ordinances, and customer requirements
• Obtain all appropriate approvals.
• Prepare shop drawings, material listings and hydraulic calculations (when required)
• Provide pre-installation support to sales and shops.
• Conduct coordination meetings with architects, tradespersons, and general contractors.
• Perform field visits and walk throughs at buildings, job sites, and offices.
• Communicate with customers, general contractors, fire departments, architects, and consultants regarding the interpretation of codes, cost impacts and scheduling.
• Provide support to sprinkler fitters in the field throughout project installation.
• Responsible for keeping current on all local and national codes governing the design and installation of fire sprinkler systems.
• Attending department meetings; follow-up on open items; perform additional organizational duties as required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Associate degree or equivalent required
• Experience/familiarity with field conditions and surveying existing buildings.
• Ten (10) years’ experience in fire protection design preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Hydratec Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge in Navisworks, Revit, 3D AutoCAD and Bluebeam desired
• Must be able to read and understand architectural, structural, technical, and mechanical drawings and schematics.
• NICET certifications strongly preferred (if not, will sponsor)
• Must be able to work well with others in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple project tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Solid verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to train Jr. Designers in all aspects of the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• fire protection design (Required)
• NFPA (National Fire Protection Association ) (Required)
• Design fire sprinkler systems (Required)

Work Location: One location

Speak with the employer
+91 (972) 903 8959

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