Fire Protection Designer

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the delivery of BIM and CAD design services for fire protection systems such as Wet, Dry, and Pre-action. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Execute full fire sprinkler system layouts, sizing, hydraulic calculations, and equipment selection with minimal supervision.
• Set up and model 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD, AutoSPRINK, and other BIM platforms in alignment with ACCO BIM standards.
• Generate clearly labeled, accurately dimensioned spool drawings optimized for pre-fabrication and field constructability.
• Prepare, review, and finalize project-deliverable packages and system submittals for the formal approval and transmittal process.
• Proactively identify and communicate constructability challenges with engineers, designers, and project managers using Bluebeam and markup tools.
• Conduct site surveys and assist field staff with trade coordination, project execution, scheduling, and on-site troubleshooting for new and retrofit jobs.
• Process trade partner backgrounds and maintain organized project files across share sites, network servers, and design platforms.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners while managing time effectively to meet tight project schedules and deadlines.
• Apply ongoing training and project experience to continuously improve technical proficiency and design output.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Position Requirements (Work Experience, Skills, Licenses, etc.): 

• Basic understanding of fire protection fundamentals and constructability, system, and equipment types, building code and industry standards.
• Proficient basic computer software skills (Windows Explorer, Word, Excel, Gmail).
• Working knowledge and/or experience with BIM software such as AutoCAD and AutoSPRINK.

Education and Experience: 
Required: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role

Desired: 

• Technical associate or bachelor’s Degree
• NICET I certification or higher
   

ACCO Competencies:

• Proactivity/Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance: Shows wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
• Motivation/Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
• Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
• Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities. 
• Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
• People Skills: Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people’s strengths & weaknesses and actively seeks to understand other perspectives.
• Communication: Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.
• Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
• Big Picture: Understands and contributes to the organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
• Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems in support of personnel, group, department, or organizational objectives.
• Execution: Effectively takes a vision and translates into action by including the right people. Identify and remove barriers, when possible, to achieve results. Demonstrates appropriate compromise, effective time management, prioritization practices and holds team members (including themselves) accountable for their performance/conduct.
• Professionalism: Respectfully observes and challenges the status quo with intent for improvement. Can take direction, accept feedback, and take full responsibility for his/her actions. Lead by example through positive influence and ethical leadership with consideration of the entire organization.
  
  Job Responsibility Level:
  No direct reports

Hours:
This is a non-exempt position from Monday through Friday. Work hours begin and end between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm with a one-hour break for lunch and two breaks. Eight hours per day is required and other occasional overtime may be necessary for business needs

Physical Demands:
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The employee may regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
• The auditory/hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to hear customers calling by telephone.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is regularly required to walk and sit.

Competitive Wages:

$34.13 to $43.02 per hour. Applicants please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation.

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