Fire Sprinkler Designer- Aero Automatic Sprinkler Company
Phoenix, AZ, US
Requisition ID: 133799
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Aero Automatic Jet Pipe District
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Building
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The Designer will learn to understand and identify building hazards, select system components, and develop design layouts for all types of building construction. The work includes generating and managing detailed fire protection system designs that meet the applicable codes and standards, creation of shop drawings, performing hydraulic calculations, product selection and submittal documents.
District Overview
Aero Automatic Sprinkler Company, a subsidiary of Kiewit, is one of the largest fire sprinkler contractors in the Southwest. Founded in 1985 in Phoenix, AZ, Aero Automatic Sprinkler Company offers a variety of services including design, 3-D modeling, installation and more. We are committed to all aspects of the fire protection business: sprinklers, service inspection and testing, and fire alarm. Aero handles all sizes of work from service calls and inspections to full installations.
Location
This position is based out of Phoenix, AZ.
Responsibilities
- Design automatic fire sprinkler systems (wet, dry, foam, and fire pumps)
- Compile and prepare plan submittals (shop drawings) and material submittals for review by architects, engineers, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction
- Coordinate sprinkler design with existing structure and other MEP subcontractors
- Communicate with Sales, Estimating and other departments to optimize design efficiency for fabrication and installation of systems
- Perform hydraulic calculations for fire sprinkler systems
- Detail the design for fabrication and prepare installation drawings
- Prepare “as-built” drawings for in-house archive and client files
- Other job duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Associates or Bachelors degree in Design and/or Drafting or Fire Protection OR an equivalent combination of education and related work experience preferred
- A minimum of 3 years experience in MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) or fire sprinkler design
- High level of self-discipline, motivation, and ability to operate in a team environment
- Attention to detail to get the job done right the first time
- Sound organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments.
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Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Nearest Major Market: Phoenix
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