Fire Sprinkler Designer

Company: ACCO Engineered Systems
Location: Temecula
Posted on: January 25, 2025

Job Description:

General Description: Under the direction of the Fire Protection Manager, this position is responsible for the timely development of 100% CD Fire Sprinkler system design documents inclusive with shop drawings, diagrams, sketches, details and other pertinent required documents necessary for City Plan Check submission, approval and permitting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

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• Review RFP construction documents, product literature, and cut sheets.
  
• Demonstrate Fire Sprinkler engineering design expertise, techniques and best cost-efficient design methods.
  
• Operate design software efficiently for the design of Fire Sprinkler systems inclusive with sketches, P&ID's, and illustrative diagrams all complete in preparation for installation
  
• Create spool drawings that are clearly labeled and accurately dimensioned for construction feasibility and pre-fabrication.
  
• Assist in the development of the systems submittals and approval process thereof
  
• Attend coordination meetings to resolve conflicts with other trades in order to obtain a fully coordinated building model. Maintain all commitments and delivery schedules.
  
• Support the designated Project Manager and field personnel as related to the installation of the intended designed documents.
  
• Coordinate piping with architectural and structural elements of the building design.
  
• Communicate with project managers, project engineers, field personnel, and other collaborators during the construction process.
  
• Other duties and special assignments as directed by upper management to accomplish mutually agreed upon goals.
  
  Position Requirements (Skills, Work Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses, etc.):
  
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  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
    
  • 4-years Fire Sprinkler field construction experience.
    
  • 3-years' experience in Fire Sprinkler design and software utilization (NICET-2 certification is preferred).
    
  • Must be proficient in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Fabrication, Auto Sprink, Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Outlook, Excel, Word, and Email.
    
  • Strong knowledge of Fire Sprinkler systems preferred.
    
  • Knowledge of CBC-California Building Code and UPC-Uniform Plumbing Code, NFPA 13, 13D, 13R, 14, 20 and applicable codes and standards.
    
  • Capability to interpret 2D construction documents and transform them into a 3D model.
    
  • Proficiency in math, good communication skills, organization, accuracy, and problem solving.
    
  • Possession of analytical problem-solving abilities.
    
  • Ability to recognize design cost efficiencies and value engineering options.
    
  • Commitment to detail and deadlines.
    
  • Ability to work on multiple projects.
    
  • Effective communication with project managers, project engineers, field personnel, and other collaborators during the construction process.
    
  • Knowledge of specs, submittals, RFI's and project document processes.
    
  • Knowledge of Prefabrication Operations and processes benefitting Just in Time Deliveries.
    
    
    ACCO Competencies:
    
    
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    • Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one's level/position and with minimal supervision.
      
    • Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
      
    • Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
      
    • Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
      
    • Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
      
    • Big Picture: Understands and contributes to organizations' short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
      
    • Motivation / Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
      
    • Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feed, back; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
      
    • Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.
      
      
      Physical Requirements:
      
      (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
      
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      • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
        
      • Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
        
      • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
        
      • The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
        
      • The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, especially when conducting job site walks.
        
      • Must possess & maintain a valid class "c" driver's license and have the ability to drive a vehicle.
        
      • Regular and routine attendance
        
        Typical hours: Monday to Friday, starting as early as 6:00 am and ending at 7:00 pm.
        Travel: Based on business needs to and from the primary office to regional branch offices & job sites. Varying work in varying locations.
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Keywords: ACCO Engineered Systems, El Centro , Fire Sprinkler Designer, Other , Temecula, California