Senior Fire Protection Designer (2438)

Company: Southland Industries
Location: Hyattsville
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

Southland Industries understands that people are key to our success as a company. The people who work for us, the people we serve, and the people who live and work in the buildings we design and build.

If you're someone with a true passion for our industry, we're looking for you! At Southland, we seek people that don't just follow a career path, but who are looking to gain the best experiences and to have an impact wider than their own job. We believe in building talent and supporting our people with what they need to grow and flourish. And we thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you'll feel engaged, challenged and valued.

If you're ready for the next big step in your career and want a fun, fast paced and the excitement of a growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE FIRST, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, SAFETY, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Fire Protection Designer II you will assist in the design, coordination, and fabrication of Fire Suppression systems.

What you'll do:

• You'll assists senior designers and engineers in fire suppression and detection system design tasks
• You'll assist in creation of calculations, drawings and specifications related to fire suppression and detection systems
• You'll help in coordinating all aspects of the project design with project management, architects and other trades through the completion phase of a project
• Perform and review CAD and REVIT drafting work, calculations, fabrication reports, cut-sheets and field prints
• You're learn and apply applicable codes, specifications and criteria required to support the design of multiple projectsExamines field conditions, conceptual and construction documents to develop a constructible system
• You'll use your experience as a Fire Protection Designer to do hydraulic calculations, drawings and specifications related to fire suppression systems for small projects
• You'll oversee the entire lifecycle of small projects as it pertains to fire protection including layout, permit procurement, field surveys, coordination, creation of fabrication lists, answering and assist with field generated questions, RFI creation, and as-builts.
  What you'll need to be successful:
  
  
  • You have experience self QC drawings prior to submitting to peer review
  • You can competently perform hydraulic calculations and lists on projects
  • You're able to estimate design hours for projects
  • You can provide basic information to develop change orders/RFIs
  • You are accountable and responsible for meeting deliverable deadlines
  • You can competently and accurately decipher contract drawings, calculations, and specifications
  • You have success in competently and effectively coordinating projects
    What you bring to the table:
    
    
    • High School Diploma or G.E.D. required
    • Knowledge of software programs related to Fire Protection - AutoSprink, Revit or other relevant programs
    • If you have experience as a Fire Protection journeyman or apprentice, this is a great path into design work
    • NICET II minimum preferred, with 3-5 years of experience in fire protection design work
      YOU Matter
      
      Southland Industries understands that people are key to our success as a company. The people who work for us, the people we serve, and the people who live and work in the buildings we design and build.
      
      If you're someone with a true passion for our industry, we're looking for you! At Southland, we seek people that don't just follow a career path, but blaze their own. People who want to apply innovation to their problem solving and embrace the concept of full collaboration between disciplines work at Southland. We appreciate the spirit of integrity and entrepreneurialism with which our people act, and have learned that the more opportunity we allow our employees, the greater the results. Each part of our business is interconnected and requires input from others, which has led to the collaborative setting from which we thrive.
      
      We believe in building careers and supporting our people with what they need to grow and flourish. And we thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you'll feel supported, challenged and valued.
      
      As we move our company forward and serve our customers, we know it's essential to have the best people working for us. In fact, our best people don't just fit our culture, they inspire it! Don't be afraid to jump in, roll up your sleeves and get excited about making a difference at Southland.
      
      We'll notice it.
      
      If you're ready for the next big step in your career and want the fast pace and excitement of a growing company, we want you now. Join our team and become a part of an organization that values work-life balance, community, and exceptional quality of work.
      
      Benefits:
      
      As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:
      
      
      • 401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
      • Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
      • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
      • Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
      • Disability Income Protection Insurance
      • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
      • Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
      • Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses
        For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our web site: Southland Careers or on Facebook or LinkedIN or Twitter
        
        To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Career Video - Working at Southland
        
        Southland Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
        
        **All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug test, background check and professional reference checks.**
        
        *At this time we are unable to offer employment sponsorship*
        
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