Fire Sprinkler Designer Job at Reliance Fire Protection in Baltimore

Reliance Fire Protection, Inc., a subsidiary of Davis-Ulmer Sprinkler Company, is a full-service fire protection contractor with complete design, installation, inspection, testing and maintenance capability. At Davis-Ulmer/Reliance Fire Protection we believe that investing and empowering our employees as leaders develops an organization that delivers innovative solutions and services that create a superior customer experience. The unique blend of our leader's abilities and the ownership of their work, combined with our culture and values, creates something that is simply described as the Davis-Ulmer difference. As a result of continued growth, we are currently seeking candidates for a Fire Sprinkler Designer at our office in Baltimore, MD. Designers are responsible for the accurate design and layout of fire protection systems. This includes limited project management tasks and coordination with other building construction trades. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reads and interprets construction documents such as drawings, specifications, project manuals, and project schedules Prepares fire protection shop drawings, requests for information, material data submittals, hydraulic calculations, field installation drawings, as-built drawings, and operations and maintenance manuals in compliance with fire protection codes and standards Prepares material lists for fire protection system components for installation (including pre-fabrication lists) Surveys new and existing buildings and fire sprinkler systems for accurate designs Works closely with the design manager, project managers, superintendents, and foremen to provide deliverables in an efficient and effective manner MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Strong customer service skills Moderate math and computer skills Time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma / GED required 2+ years of fire sprinkler design experience preferred AutoSPRINK experience preferred Degree in Computer-Aided Design, Construction Management, Project Management Engineering, Fire Science, or a related field preferred CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid driver's license required NICET Certification (Water-based systems layout) and/or NFPA Certification (Water-based system professional) preferred PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment – moderate noise Construction job sites – moderate to heavy noise, uneven ground, may be subject to heights Ability to maneuver in restricted, poorly lit spaces Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times May be required to climb ladders up to 12 feet Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships Hourly Wage: $22-$40 per hour, dependent on experience Why Work for Reliance? We offer competitive pay for experienced individuals. We are owned by the APi Group, a publicly traded, multi-billion-dollar corporation based in Minnesota. This is a benefit that provides financial support and backing, world-class training, and leadership development. We offer an industry leading benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. We are an engaged organization with strong and authentic values, with clear evidence of trust and fairness, where two-way promises and commitments are understood and fulfilled. We hire people whose values align with ours. This is a key element of our People/Talent Development Operating Code. Many of our employees have worked with us for over 30 years. We believe if you invest in the right people, you will create long-lasting professional relationships that benefit everyone. Davis-Ulmer offers a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K match program, employer funded profit-sharing plan and a variety of voluntary benefits. Davis-Ulmer and its subsidiaries are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran DAVIS-ULMER'S ENDURING PURPOSE: "To protect what people value most." Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.