Fire Sprinkler Designer

Chesapeake Sprinkler Co. • Full-time • Ashburn, Virginia, United States • $22 - $40 / hour • 3m ago

Fire Sprinkler Designer

Div. 136 - Ashburn, Virginia

Summary

Responsible for designing fire protection systems for industrial, commercial and residential applications, completing project designs and submittals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Design fire protection sprinkler systems, including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems, with accuracy and detail to enable field installation with few design errors.
Submit design plans to proper department leadership for approval and obtain permits as required.
Calculate figures to convert design dimensions to resizing dimensions specified for subsequent production.
Design fire protection sprinkler systems within allocated hours for each job.
Review work order and procedural manuals to determine critical dimensions of design.
Prepare submittal packages and subsequent correspondence to achieve design approval.
Prepare fabrication lists for pipe fabrication vendor and requisition materials for job.
Perform field surveys to ensure design is appropriate for structure.
Assist field personnel with design related installation issues.
Prepare and submit final job close-out documents after final acceptance testing.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. NICET II Certification preferred.

Computer Skills

AutoSprink preferred, SprinkCad, AutoCad, or HydroCAD, Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

Chesapeake Sprinkler Company was originally founded in 1978 as a small family owned business to serve the fire protection needs of the Baltimore and Washington DC areas. We offer all services necessary to address your fire protection needs - new construction, tenant improvements, service, repairs and preventative maintenance inspections.

With our extensive experience, knowledge of the latest technologies and or first-class fabrication facility we will meet your fire protection needs. Our highly qualified, experienced and NICET certified staff will provide the most efficient solutions for your fire protection requirements.

Chesapeake Sprinkler Company became a Century Fire Protection Company in 2022 further expanding our resources, capacity, and skills to serve our clients. Headquartered in Odenton, MD with an additional branch office in Ashburn, VA.

What's In It For You

We believe our people are our biggest asset and as such, we offer the following: