Fire Sprinkler Designer Apprentice

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Pye-Barker Fire & Safety

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This position is responsible for designing and developing systems to prevent or aid fires. The role involves researching and analyzing data, producing prototypes or samples, coordinating with engineers and technicians, designing upgrades and enhancements, creating testing structures, assisting in installation and repair, and conducting maintenance checks to ensure quality and efficiency.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Follow all OSHA standards and laws.

Attend regular development meetings.

Address limitations of technologies and materials involved in the CAD process.

Incorporate feedback into 3D model designs.

Make revisions to models as requested.

Run simulations and stress‑tests on all 3D models before prototyping.

Keep up to date on all modern advancements in material and software technologies.

Pursue ongoing education in the field.

Utilize large databases of material property information to best select materials for modeling.

Design plumbing drawings, as‑built drawings, site water supplies design and testing.

Re‑create new (MEP) and structural drawings under existing conditions for design coordination.

Read and interpret architectural, structural and MEP drawings.

Provide accurate electrical schematics per client conditions and analyze and track technical specifications including dimensions, arrangements, and installation procedures.

Analyze and verify all hydraulic calculations to ensure adequate water delivery in the event of a fire condition emergency.

Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education / Qualification

Minimum 2‑year degree in related field (preferred).

Bachelor's or Certifications (preferred).

At least 2 years of experience utilizing CAD software.

Minimum 2 years working in a professional environment.

Strong organizational skills.

Excellent attention to detail.

Patient to see a complicated project to the end.

Ability to think in a three‑dimensional manner.

Other Duties

Adhere to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Occasionally required to lift and / or move heavy objects.

Requirements include balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

Benefits and Perks

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company‑paid life insurance

Company‑paid short‑term disability

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full‑time employees

Pye‑Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Public Safety

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