Designer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Civil Engineering

POSITION SUMMARY

You’ll be able to see your design efforts come to life from design to build to install by assisting in the design of Fire Suppression, Fire Detection systems, and in Life Safety Code Analysis. You’ll be a key part of our Fire Protection team and will have the ability to learn and grow in a fulfilling career with us.

• Assist senior designers and engineers in fire suppression and detection system design tasks
• Assist in creation of calculations, drawings and specifications related to fire suppression and detection systems
• Assist in coordinating all aspects of the project design with project management, architects and other trades through the completion phase of a project
• Perform and review CAD and REVIT drafting work, calculations, fabrication reports, cut-sheets and field prints - learn and use Autosprink and HydraCAD
• Learn and apply applicable codes, specifications and criteria required to support the design of multiple projects
• Examine field conditions, conceptual and construction documents to develop a constructible system
• Complete calculations, drawings and specifications related to fire suppression and detection systems for small projects
• Oversee entire lifecycle of small to large projects as it pertains to fire protection including layout, permit procurement, field surveys, coordination, creation of fabrication lists, answering and assist with field generated questions, RFI creation, and as-builts.

• Ability to self QC drawings prior to submitting to peer review
• Able to perform calculations and lists on projects
• Estimate design hours for projects
• Provide basic information to develop change orders/RFIs
• Takes responsibility for meeting deliverable deadlines
• Able to competently and accurately decipher contract drawings, calculations, and specifications
• Able to competently and effectively coordinate projects
• Works under direct supervision for larger projects
• Competent in basic computer skills include CAD and Microsoft Office products
• Works under general supervision for smaller projects
• Ability to learn design software platforms including:
  Auto Sprink, Hydra
  
  CAD, Auto Cad, NAVIS, and REVIT.

• High School Diploma required, Associate’s degree or higher desired
• 1-3+ years experience in related field.
• Fire Protection helper, journeyman, or apprentice experienced preferred
• NICET I minimum preferred

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you! At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE ,
SAFETY
, INNOVATION
, COLLABORATION
, INTEGRITY
, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

• 401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
• Numerous training…