Designer, Trainee

Summit Fire & Security, a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc. (Summit Companies), is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customer across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Fire & Security is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 70 locations in more than 20 states.

Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Fire & Security supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers. Many members of our leadership chair NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Fire & Security supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.

Demonstrating the combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality fire protection services possible to protect lives and property.

Summit Fire & Security, a member of Summit Companies, is a premier firm in the Fire Protection and Fire Life Safety industry SFS provides services locally and has a vast presence across the U.S., providing services for the Fire Alarm & Security, Fire Extinguisher, Fire Sprinkler, Hood Cleaning, Industrial and Rack areas throughout all building styles. We offer our clients one solution to keep them compliant, prepared, and completely protected.

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of the Design Trainee position responsible for learning fire protection codes, design basics, and learning to work independently and take a project from concept to design to submittal. Responsible for learning SFS’s quality procedures and work instructions as they relate to the design function.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Basic Building layout (walls, ceiling grid, basic fire sprinkler or alarm layout).
• Put together submittal package (run copies, prints, mail packages).
• Prepare material lists and order after review by Senior Designer or Design Manager.
• Assist with field surveys.

• Participate in design kick off meetings.

• Learn all applicable fire protection codes and work towards obtaining NICET I within the first 12 months of employment.

• Understand and follow SFS’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures. Employee must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project.
• Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications:

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

• 0-1 year experience as sprinkler designer required. Must be able to work alone and as part of a team. Construction experience, Mechanical aptitude, basic and advanced math skills, problem solving skills, decision making skills, troubleshooting, ability to multitask, ability to meet project schedules, and the ability to plan and organize is required.

Communication Skills:

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Systems and Software Skills:

• Ability to operate a computer, use Microsoft Office required.
• Ability to operate a computer and use Microsoft Office required. Experience CAD software preferred.

Other Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIROMENT REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to bend, kneel, balance, lift