Fire Sprinkler Designer

Requisition ID: 172055 

Job Level: Mid Level 

Home District/Group: Continental Fire & Alarm District 

Department: Design Engineering 

Market: Building 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Are you an experienced Fire Sprinkler designer looking for a growth path to Project Management?  Our Project managers start in the design, and learn the operations and ultimately coordinate the project, interface with the field team, the client and ensure the project is executed according to the design and client specifications. You will have the opportunity to work closely with subject matter experts in the area of Fire Suppression and be involved in many different types of projects in construction that range from large-scale Government & Commercial Buildings, Energy, Educational, Healthcare, Retail, Sports Facilities/Entertainment, High Rise Offices, Manufacturing, Casinos and Residential projects.  If you are willing to relocate to Davenport Iowa, we will provide relocation assistance to make that transition an easy one.  

Continental, a division of Kiewit, has been in business for over 50 years and has the expertise, and have resources to handle every aspect of fire sprinkler protection for any size project  We are well known, and respected in what we do.  We have a strong client base across Iowa, Nebraska and other states, and our business continues to grow.   We don't just hire for a project - we hire to retire and offer excellent benefits that are unbeatable    

District Overview

A Subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, Continental Fire Sprinkler Company is one of the nation’s largest and most-respected fire protection contractors. With its headquarters in Omaha, NE, Continental also operates through branch offices throughout the country. Continental offers complete construction services for all markets and project sizes as well as testing and maintenance services.

Location

This position will be located in our Davenport Iowa office location.  (This is not a remote position).  Relocation is offered for this position.  

Responsibilities

• Design water based fire suppression systems.  
• Perform detailed shop drawings (field installation drawings and hydraulic calculations), field engineering functions (on the jobsite support and review), and operation planning (field installation support)
• Compile and prepare plan submittals (shop drawings) and material submittals for review by architects, engineers, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction
• Coordinate fire sprinkler design in 3D with the building structure and other MEP subcontractors
• Prepare project material stock lists to be used for material procurement
• Assist with field engineering, troubleshooting and support for the installation operations on the jobsite
• Prepare “as-built” drawings for in-house archive and client files.
• General understanding of job costs related to engineering, material and fabrication, and labor

Qualifications

• Associates or Mechanical degree in drafting, Engineering Technology, or related degree program, and 2+ years design/drafting in Fire Sprinkler systems.
• If no degree, must have 4+ years of experience in design/drafting of fire suppression/fire sprinkler systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD required, experience with AutoSPRINK or SprinkCAD preferred.     
• NICET certification I, II or III or in the process of obtaining required.
• Experienced with MS Office Suite required.
• High level of self-discipline, motivation, and ability to operate in a team environment with strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Team player, but able to work independently  
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative 
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt 
• Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail

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Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance 
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
 

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