Sprinkler Designer

Location: Troy, Michigan | Employee Type: Full-time

About Us:

Universal Fire Protection (UFP) specializes in designing and installing fire protection systems that meet the unique needs of our customers. Our capabilities include design & engineering, hydraulic calculations, ensuring precision and compliance in every project. Our systems are installed by highly trained and skilled professionals.

Job Summary: sprinkler designer: produce material submittals, lay out new fire sprinkler piping for relocating or adding sprinkler heads using architectural drawings to develop fire sprinkler drawings, which includes producing accurate and effective construction FP plans for approval by AHJ. Upon completion of drawings and receipt of all required approvals, prepare an accurate stock listing of all materials required for the project and requisition same.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following list is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

• Assist in and learn the design function of projects, and design small projects, coordinating efforts with lead designer on creating stock listings
• Perform Pre-Design functions: Flow tests, submittals, document processing, plan review and permitting process
• Process and track submittals, drawings, equipment and permits
• Generate and process test certificates
• Generate and process as-builts, O&M’s, and other close out documents
• Organize and maintain electronic files for projects
• Assist lead designer with site surveys, site meetings and site drawing verification
• Obtain NICET Certifications
• Assist in estimating and operations as needed

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office software
• Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude
• Good organizational skills
• Self-starter and be able to operate in a team environment
• Knowledge and understanding of NFPA Standards

Preferred skills:

• NICET Level 3 or higher but not required
• Ability to use AutoSprink

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Office environment
• Work offsite at customer facilities – may be clean/unclean conditions, hot/cold conditions
• Field sites where PPE safety equipment may need to be worn
• Work may include some significant amounts of standing and walking

Degree Required

High School Diploma or GED

Travel Requirement

No

Job Requirements

• GOOD
• AutoSPRINK
• AutoCAD

Division

Universal Fire Protection (UFP)