TEKsystems is hiring: Fire Sprinkler Designer in Columbia

Position Summary:

The Designer is responsible for working with Sales and Engineering departments to provide engineering and drafting of life safety, fire alarm sprinkler systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designs fire protection sprinkler systems with accuracy
• Work with the Sales and Technical staff to interpret project specifications and drawings, determining system layout.
• Perform to a professional standard for accurate, neat, error free work, as determined by the department manager.
• Complete engineering requests in accordance with sound business practices and general corporate policies.
• Review individual drawings to ensure completeness and accuracy of work performed.
• Understand and utilize company-drafting procedures.
• Actively participate in personal and professional development and maintain knowledge of current and new technologies that the company offers.
• Promote a team environment, assisting other Design Engineers with their projects. Performs other related duties as required and/or assigned by Management.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications – External

Experience and Requirements:

• Proficient knowledge in current codes such as NFPA, UBC, UFC and the principles and practices of fire protection engineering.
• Proficient knowledge in the use of AutoCAD, HydraCAD for the purpose of engineering and application of fire sprinkler systems
• Have proficient knowledge of the product lines and related parts used
• AA – Associates degree from an accredited College or University, technical school or equivalent combination of education and related field experience
• Posses a working knowledge of fire sprinkler systems
• Must have two (2) years experience with AutoCAD/HydraCAD
• Must demonstrate Computer literacy, including such programs as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and AutoCAD
• Must possess superior interpersonal skills and be a team player
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adjust to shifting priorities

Additional skills and abilities:

• Excellent customer service skills to deal with both internal and external customers
• Must be responsible, self-motivated, self-starter, personable and well organized
• Must be able to effectively handle stressful situations
• NICET Certification
• Travel: Minimum
• Physical Demands and Work Environment:
• Use of equipment: computer keyboard and mouse, telephone, copier and fax machines
• Some light lifting of objects is required (ie: drawings, can weigh up to 35 lbs.)
• Employee is required to sit for long periods of time (can be up to 2.5 hours at a time)
• Typical office environment — no unusual exposures