Fire Sprinkler Designer

JOB SUMMARY : This position is a design position and reports to the Fire Sprinkler Manager. Creates routine layouts of fire sprinkler systems, detail drawings, assembly drawings, sketches, and diagrams. Details to include all views and dimensions necessary for installation.$5,000 Sign-On-Bonus based on experience.Position is located in Southborough, Massachusetts.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Make copies of drawings and maintains information regarding changes to database.
• Designs fire protection sprinkler systems with as much accuracy and detail as possible to enable the field installation to be completed with as few design errors as possible.
• Reviews work order and procedural manuals to determine critical dimensions of design and designs fire protection sprinkler systems within allocated hours for each job.
• Calculates figures to convert design dimensions to resizing dimensions specified for subsequent production, layout and installation processes.
• Submits design plans to proper department leadership for approval and obtains permits as required.
• Confers with engineering and design staff to determine design modifications and enters editing information into computer.
• Keys in specified information to produce graphic representation (hard copy) of design for review and approval by engineering and design staff.
• Makes final sketch of proposed drawing, checking dimension of parts, materials to be used, relation of one part to another, and relation of various parts to whole structure or project.
• Revise size, shape and arrangement of parts to create practical design drawings.
• Sketches rough layout of system and computes angles, weights, surface areas, dimensions, radii, clearances, tolerances, leverages and location of holes.
• Drafts detailed multi-view drawings of layout and systems.JOB REQUIREMENTS :
• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline preferred or equivalent experience.
• High mechanical aptitude
• Experience in the fire protection design field required.
• AutoCad experience and / or hydrate experience required.
• Solid understanding of drafting techniques and familiarity with design and fire sprinkler terminology.
• Ability to read blueprints for fire sprinkler layout.
• Ability to make technical presentation internally and to customers.
• Must have a sound working knowledge of NFPA 13 and related codes.
• Prefer a valid driver's license and a current and sustainable good driving record.
• The ability to learn applicable installation, inspection, and servicing codes.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
• Applicable experience either in the fire protection industry or the commercial customer service business in some capacity
• NICET level III or higher, Fire Protection Industry licensing is a plus but not required.
• A commercial sprinkler systems background or a basic level of comfort and knowledge with pipe fitting, electrical work, and commercial sprinkler system fittings.
• An ability to provide services across multiple product lines.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Knowledge of CAD Design software and Micro Soft Office products.