What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Protection Project Designer position at Core States Group?
Overview:
Since 1999, Core States Group has collaborated with clients to create a world where all environments improve everyday life. With 24 offices in the United States and Canada, the company designs, builds, and manages projects and programs across North America and has been recognized on top lists throughout the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Headquartered in West Chester, PA, Core States Group offers integrated solutions with seamless continuity, and many of the world’s most notable brands count on Core States Group to deliver compelling design and drive speed to market. The company is industry-recognized for expertise across several markets, including convenience, corporate, distributed generation, financial, grocery, housing, industrial, restaurants, retail, semiconductor, and ZEV infrastructure. For more information, visit www.core-states.com.
Summary of Position:
The Fire Protection Project Designer, supporting our Architecture and Engineering business unit, is responsible for designing and drafting fire protection projects under the guidance of Fire Protection Engineers/Project Managers. Scope of design to include: hydraulic calculations, seismic bracing calculations, preparing fire protection schematics, system layouts, and detailed drawings. As part of a multi-disciplined firm, he/she will be coordinating with Site/Civil Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Structural Engineers, Architects, and Construction Project Managers. He/she will be responsible for the production of fire protection engineering construction documents while adhering to client requirements, code requirements and site adjustments.
Who you are:
You demonstrate strong communication and enjoy fostering strong relationships. You proactively seek opportunities to improve processes which offer better ideas, thus supporting innovation. You align with business objectives. You want to be part of a strong culture that is built upon respect and teamwork. You are professional, accountable and commit to learning. You align with our Core Values of: Integrity, Service, Excellence, Innovation, Inclusion.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with design tasks and review shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
- Prepare or modify fire protection reports, plans and designs for projects.
- Communicate with clients as needed for the development and coordination of requirements and scope of work.
- Occasionally visit job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
- Conduct site feasibility research and site visit investigations. Generate reports and recommendations based on findings.
- Assist in maintaining task budgets, coordinate and assist with addendums, RFIs, and change orders.
- Assist in coordinating the work of a multi-disciplined team throughout the design development and contract document phases of a project.
Qualifications:
- B.S. Mechanical Engineering, other relevant field of engineering or equivalent experience in the field
- 2-5 years' experience with fire protection design for commercial projects such as retail or restaurants
- Knowledge of building and fire codes
- Fire alarm design experience is a plus.
- Software: Experience with AutoCAD, REVIT and MS Office required
Team:
You will report to a Fire Protection Engineer, P.E. and work alongside other engineers and designers.
Work Location:
This is a hybrid role that can be based out of one of the following offices: Bentonville, AR; Farmers Branch, TX; Minneapolis, MN; Naperville, IL; Ontario, CA; Somerville, NJ; or Tampa, FL offices. There is some travel 1-2 times a month across the U.S. for site visits. Most trips are no more than 1 night.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) matching
Note: Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. At Core States we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
This position will remain open until it is filled.
