Fire Protection Senior Designer
About Us
We are a nationally recognized fire protection company that engineers, fabricates, and installs fire sprinkler systems and alarms for structures including commercial buildings, government buildings, healthcare facilities, high-rise condominiums, and mixed-use projects.
Job Summary
Northstar is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer who will design Fire Protection Systems for all types of projects. You will design layouts using AutoCAD/HydraCAD and create hydraulic calculations and pipe lists for pre-fabrication.
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for designing and the layout of Fire Sprinkler systems
- Read, analyze and interpret contract documents, including all disciplines of construction drawings and specifications
- Write, plan, coordinate, and make presentations to individuals and groups
- Work with and comprehend mathematical concepts including hydraulic calculations and project cost analysis
- Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction
- Provide fire sprinkler designs with AutoCAD, HydraCAD, and AutoSPRINK
- Responsible for BIM modeling and field surveying
- Provide lists for fabrication and coordinate between the trades
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Associate or Technical Degree in a technical or business discipline preferred or equivalent experience. Examples include: Architectural, Civil
- Fire Protection design experience preferred
- NICET certification preferred
- AutoCad experience and/or Hydratec Experience preferred
- Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record
- Excellent communicator, self-motivated individual with great organizational skills
- Only applicants who possess the minimum qualifications will be considered
- Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required
Equal Opportunity Employer
As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledAffirmative Action Policy
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