Fire Protection Designer
Omaha, NE | New York, NY | Miami, FL | Pasadena, CA
Schnackel Engineers is a dynamic and progressive MEP, Fire Protection, and IT engineering firm. While promoting personal growth and excellence, we operate under a unique team atmosphere with our clients in mind. Schnackel Engineers consistently delivers the most reliable, responsive and quality-focused MEP, Fire Protection, and IT engineering services to the Architectural and Construction industry on a local, national, and international scale.
As an employee of Schnackel Engineers you will, within a very short time, begin designing challenging projects within your chosen discipline as part of a collaborative team of design professionals. From small tenant and office spaces to large mixed-use facilities, you will broaden your knowledge of your discipline on projects that cover a wide range of types, under a variety of governing code authorities.
What we are looking for:
We are currently looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual who takes pride in their work and finds satisfaction in a project delivered in a timely and accurate manner as a Full-Time Fire Protection Designer.
You will work with a team consisting of a project manager, an electrical engineer, an electrical designer, a mechanical (HVAC) engineer, a mechanical (HVAC) designer, and a plumbing designer. Responsibilities include:
- Becoming familiar with the codes that are applicable to the project.
- Using AutoCAD and other software to create fire protection construction document packages which include:
- Fire Sprinkler plans including device layouts, piping, schedules, details, and hydraulic calculations.
- Fire Protection sketches to convey critical dimensions
- Construction specifications.
- Performing all required calculations to support design decisions, including load calculations, pipe sizing calculations, and equipment sizing calculations.
- Coordinating with local utility companies to provide the required utility services to the project.
- Coordinating with equipment vendors and manufacturer’s representatives for selection and specification of appropriate equipment.
- Coordinating with the client, the MEP/FP design team, and other consultants to ensure the design is consistent with the client’s vision, to identify and resolve areas of conflict, to ensure a fully coordinated interdisciplinary design, and to ensure the design schedule is maintained.
- Participate in meetings and conference calls when deemed necessary.
- Provide construction administration (CA) services, including answering requests for information (RFIs).
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in Fire Protection Technology, Construction Management, or Computer Aided Drafting Technology with Mechanical Emphasis.
- Basic understanding of fire protection theory (system layout, sizing, flow characteristics, etc.).
- One or more year(s) of AutoCAD experience.
- Passionate about expanding educational background of fire protection design principles.
- Exceptional communication and organization skills.
- Exceptional ability to prioritize tasks and multitask.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently upon receiving necessary direction and information.
- Thrive in fast-paced environments with desire to work efficiently.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with a Mechanical or Fire Protection Emphasis.
- Previous fire protection design experience with an MEP/FP engineering consultant/contractor.
- Previous fire alarm system design experience with a fire protection contractor of an MEP engineering consultant in addition to fire sprinkler system design experience.
- One or more year(s) of Revit experience.
Education:
Experience:
- AutoCAD: 1 year (Required)
Compensation:
- Salary commensurate with experience.
Benefits include:
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- Flexible work hours.
- Voluntary health insurance with generous company contribution towards premiums.
- Voluntary dental, vision, short-term disability, accident (off the job), and critical illness insurance.
- Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
- Company-paid $50,000 life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan (traditional, Roth, or combination) with company profit sharing component for employees 21 years of age or older.
- Health savings account (HSA).
- Paid overtime (straight hourly wage) when overtime is authorized.
- Eight total days of paid holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve afternoon, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve afternoon, New Year’s Day).
- Paid vacation (accrual commensurate with tenure).
- Paid sick time (5 days per year after 120-day introductory period).
- Paid funeral leave and jury duty leave.
- Quarterly performance bonus plan.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Education assistance for qualifying pre-approved coursework.
- Monthly internal events/parties.
Why Schnackel
Schnackel Engineers prides itself on working outside typical project constraints. That’s why we offer a casual, flexible work environment that focuses on performance.
We work hard to ensure a comfortable and supportive workplace for our employees. In return, we expect employees to express the same passion for achieving project success as we do, taking extra steps to communicate with clients, navigate hurdles, and push the bar higher on MEP, Fire Protection and IT design services. You are integral to Schnackel Engineers!