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Summit Companies

Designer

Summit Companies, Salem, Virginia, us, 24155


JOB SUMMARY:

The Designer position responsible for operating with minimal supervision while completing project designs and submittals. Expected to be very familiar with SFS’s quality documents, procedures, and work instructions as they related to the design function.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Design automatic sprinkler systems including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems using working knowledge of fire sprinkler codes.Perform hydraulic calculations for each design.Prepare submittal packages to send to (AHJ) Authority Having Jurisdiction and subsequent correspondence to achieve design approval.Participate in coordination meetings with contractor.Participate in design kick off meetings.With assistance from the Design Manager, a Senior Sprinkler Designer, or others, prepare fabrication lists for pipe fabrication vendor and requisition materials for job.With assistance from the Design Manager, a Senior Sprinkler Designer, or others, 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.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.Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of latest technology, codes, and standards changes.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.NICET II or NICET III and/or state required certification required. Equivalent experience will be considered assuming individual pursues NICET education.Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

1-2 years’ experience as sprinkler designer, required.Construction experience, Mechanical aptitude, basic and advanced math skills, 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.Familiarity with HydraCad and/or other 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 ENVIRONMENT 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

Benefits

Summit Fire & Security offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an

industry leading

and affordable benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits package includes:

Paid Vacation and HolidaysMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) Plan with Company MatchFlexible Spending AccountsLong-Term Disability – Employer PaidShort-Term Disability – Employer PaidAdditional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital IndemnityLife Insurance for Team Members and DependentsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral ProgramOur Core Values

PIPE

We are

PASSIONATE

about life safetyWe have

INTEGRITY

(Do the right thing)We work in

PARTNERSHIP

with our customers and communityWe constantly strive for OPERATIONAL

EXCELLENCE

(Do things right)

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

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