Job#: 3034574 Job Description: Fire Sprinkler Designer
Location: Jacksonville, Florida (On-site)
Employment Type: Permanent/Direct-Hire
Role Overview
We are seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer to join our client's team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing accurate, code-compliant fire sprinkler system layouts and designs. This role involves working closely with project managers and field teams, participating in coordination meetings, and ensuring designs are practical and installable from project kickoff to completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop accurate and code-compliant sprinkler system layouts and designs.
- Perform hydraulic calculations and understand system demand requirements.
- Prepare submittal packages, including drawings, calculations, and material data.
- Participate in BIM coordination meetings and resolve clashes with other trades.
- Work with project managers, superintendents, and sales personnel to run through project scope.
- Clean up background CAD files and design sprinkler systems accordingly.
- Conduct site surveys for existing work and prepare for new construction projects.
- Create and review fabrication lists for accuracy and efficiency.
- Identify design issues, discrepancies, and potential change orders.
Required Qualifications
Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in fire sprinkler design. Backgrounds in design engineering, architecture/drafting, or mechanical fields such as plumbing or HVAC are also considered.
Technical Skills: Proficiency with design software such as HydroCAD, AutoSprink, or Revit. A thorough understanding of fire sprinkler system types (Wet, Dry, Preaction, Deluge, Fire pump systems) and knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NFPA 13, 14, 20, 24, 25).
Preferred Qualifications
- NICET II or III certification.
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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