Fire Protection System Designer

Concord Fire Protection, Inc. • Full-time • Cincinnati, Ohio, United States • $55,000 - $62,000 / year • 1w ago

Company description:

Join our growing team in a workplace that values precision and embraces tradition. As a leading family owned fire sprinkler contractor in Cincinnati, Concord designs and installs fire protection systems for new and existing construction projects. Concord continues to provide quality work in the Cincinnati area for 30 years and counting.

At Concord Fire Protection, our design team utilizes the latest AutoCAD software packages to design in both 2D and 3D. Join a company where stability, precision, collaboration and integrity define our approach. At Concord Fire Protection, your skills contribute to a legacy of reliability and steady commitment. Secure your career with Concord now and join the team.

Job description:

No experience required and PAID Overtime! As a Fire Protection System Designer, you will have a key role in determining project success as every project is different requiring the individual to solve unique challenges. At Concord, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals who are eager to mentor and share their expertise to help build foundational building blocks. Below is a list of the roles and tasks that you will expand on for each project.

Design automatic fire suppression systems for new and existing building projects based on architectural plans and project specifications.
Problem solve in real time working with Concord's install team and general contractors.
Perform hydraulic calculations and system analysis to meet the system water demands.
Engineer various types fire suppressions systems. Including wet, dry, double interlock pre-actions, and deluge sprinkler systems. Design and develop fire pump booster systems for high hazard type facilities.
Prepare coordinated plans using BIM modeling and Navisworks to perform 3D coordination with other mechanical trades to reduce conflicts during construction phase of the project.
Apply code references from NFPA, Ohio Building Code Standards and International Codes.
Prepare and submit plans to local building departments to secure required permits.
Stock list project material, order material from local suppliers/ approved vendors, and fabricate new fire protection systems from our local fabrication suppliers.
Survey building conditions and structural steel components on site during the construction phase.
Prepare highly detailed and accurate fabrication drawings for our field team for installation.
Communicate effectively with field install personnel and service team for efficient flow of information on projects.

Required Qualifications:

Associates or bachelor’s degree in engineering, mechanical drafting, mechanical design, mechanical systems or relevant field.
Self-motivated and self-directed independent worker that is an innovative thinker.
Proficient in basic to intermediate math and mechanically inclined.
Must have reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

A personality that is up for the challenge and is ready to work as both a team, and as an individual.
Ability to read architectural plans, structural engineering plans and building mechanical system plans helpful but not required.
BIM software and 3D modeling software knowledge helpful but not required.

Personal Benefits:

We invest in your growth through on-the-job training, continued education opportunities, and support for professional certifications
Normal operating business times range M - F 8:00 am - 5:00pm
Overtime available at 1.5 x hourly pay.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Which statement best describes you?

A) I enjoy solving technical problems and figuring out how things work, even if I don't know the answer immediately.
B) I prefer work that is repetitive and follows the same process every day.
C) I enjoy working with my hands but have little interest in technical problem solving.
D) I prefer customer-facing or sales-oriented work.

Fire sprinkler design is essentially engineering and problem-solving. Every project presents unique challenges that require learning, critical thinking, and attention to detail. Does this type of work genuinely excite you?

A) Yes, this is exactly the type of career I'm looking for.
B) Yes, I'd like to learn more.
C) Maybe.
D) No.

In 3–5 sentences, tell us why you are interested in becoming a fire protection system designer and what makes you believe you'd be successful in this role.
When faced with a difficult technical problem that you've never encountered before, what is your typical approach?

A) Ask someone else to solve it for me.
B) Research it, ask questions, and work through it until I understand it.
C) Move on to another task.
D) I prefer not to deal with unfamiliar technical problems.

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