System Design Engineer

Position

System Designer (Fire Suppression) – Fire Solutions, Inc. (FSI) – Full Time – St. Louis, MO

Fire Solutions, established in 2015, is dedicated to delivering high-quality and dependable fire suppression systems to its clients. With a collective experience of over 115 years, our team ensures that every aspect of our services, from materials and design to installation, meets the highest standards. Our commitment is to recruit top talent, ensuring we offer superior service to our clients. As a 100% Union MBE company, we specialize in design/ build, installation, project management, and service.

In 2019, the St. Louis Business Journal recognized Fire Solutions as one of the “50 Fastest Growing Companies.” Our sustained growth is a testament to our returning clients and committed team.

As a Fire Suppression System Designer you will design fire sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. You will design and create the finished representation for the sprinkler systems using drawing and drafting skills and tools. The drawings produced will be used as a guide by every other link in the chain of construction, both on-site and in the office.

The designer will have responsibility for the initial planning of a project including scheduling of time, creating material stock listing, analyzing changes, and solving problems. Close coordination with the project team will be required throughout the life of the project.

• Review construction contract documents and coordinate with sub-contractors and General Contractor/owner to gather the required information to design the project’s sprinkler system
• Through use of analytical thinking and problem solving, determine construction feasibility and systems possibilities
• Perform job site surveys
• Evaluate project specification and coordinate system designs with architects and contractors
• Create detailed drawings through extensive use of AutoCAD, Revit, AutoSPRINK, or Hydra
  
  CAD type programs
• Create stock list for all material required throughout the project working closely with suppliers and fabricators
• Perform hydraulic calculations
• Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure company is meeting customers’ expectations
• Coordinate with other departments within office to ensure proper handover of job information
• Continually monitor progress of projects; review reports to ensure compliance with schedule and budgetary guidelines
• Assist/lead field crews with design related items during installation phase of the project
• Report to owner and general contractor about progress and any necessary modifications required

• Construction Management degree, mechanical engineering degree or applicable other degree from a technical school or college
• NICET certification required. Either “In Training”, or NICET Level I, II, III, or IV certified.
• Demonstrated ability with AutoCAD, Revit, AutoSPRINK, Hydra
  
  CAD, or other specialized fire sprinkler layout software
• Three years of experience in commercial, industrial, and residential fire sprinkler design is required
• Detail-oriented and skilled in free-hand and mechanical lettering and drawings
• Willing to coordinate and work well with others
• Possess excellent communication skills-written and verbal
• Willing to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference check

Fire Solutions is committed to an inclusive and safe work environment that makes people feel connected and reach their full potential. We work with people that are committed to a diverse and welcoming environment that all can feel connected and see themselves represented at every level of our Company. We strive to be Leaders in the communities that we do business.

We are one of the fastest growing construction firms in the nation, and continue to grow year after year. If You are set to take your career to the next level…

Come join theFire Solutions TEAM!

• Career Advancement - Our company believes in promoting within.
• Benefits Package - Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, Life Insurance, and more!
• Headquarters Highlights - In-Office Gym, Personal Training Classes, Yoga Classes, Massage…