System Designer (Fire Suppression)
FSI - St. Louis, MissouriSystem Designer (Fire Suppression)
Fire Solutions, Inc. (FSI)
Full Time
St. Louis, MO
About Us:
Fire Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2015 to provide clients with quality and reliable fire suppression systems. Our team brings over 50-years if fire experience to clients ensuring that all details, materials, design, and installation are completed to the highest expectations. We provide ourselves on bringing the best talent to our team in order to provide the highest level of service to yours. We are a 100% Union MBE company specializing in Design/Build, installation, Project Management, and Service. In 2019, Fire Solutions was nominated as a “50 Fasted Growing Companies” according to the St. Louis Business Journal. Our growth continues years after year thanks to our repeat clients and dedicated team.
The Role:
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.
Responsibilities:
- 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 HydraCAD 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
Qualifications:
- 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, HydraCAD, 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
Why TW Constructors:
TW Constructors and its affiliate companies are 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 the TW CONSTRUCTORS 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 Therapist, Game Room
- Company Culture- We have a fun and lively work atmosphere! Promote Work-Life Balance, Safety, Sponsor Team Activities, Promote Physical and Mental Health.
- TW Constructors is the Fastest-Growing Contractor in St. Louis.
- TW Constructors is the Largest MBE Construction Firm in St. Louis.
- DID YOU KNOW TWC is Ranked #34 Top Data Center Construction Firms - BD+C!
- DID YOU KNOW TWC is Ranked #74 Top Healthcare Construction Firms - BD+C!
- DID YOU KNOW TWC works on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile mission critical facilities!
- TWC and its Affiliates have job sites Nationwide!
- TWC and its Affiliates offer GREAT BENEFITS for their employees and families.
- Come be a part of our exciting growth and grow with us!
- No need for a recruiter we will keep all applicants confidential.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive Annual Salary: Based on qualifications, skills, training, experience, and location.
- Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company performance and individual contribution.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
TW Constructors and its Affiliate Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category.
TW Constructors and its Affiliate Companies are a background screening, drug-free workplace. Both of these requirements will be partial determination of final result in hiring.
TW Constructors and its Affiliate Companies do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of TW Constructors and its Affiliates without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of TW Constructors and its Affiliates.
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Location
St. Louis, Missouri
Department
FSI
Employment Type
Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Experienced