Designer II- Fire Protection

Position Summary

The Designer II Fire Protection will assist in the design of Fire Suppression, Fire Detection systems, and in Life Safety Code Analysis.

Position Details

• Competently performs the items of Fire Protection Designer II
• Completes calculations, drawings and specifications related to fire suppression and detection systems for small projects.
• Oversees entire lifecycle of small project as it pertains to fire protection including layout, permit procurement, field surveys, coordination, creation of fabrication lists, answering an assisting with field generated questions, RFI creation, and as-builts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required
• Fire Protection journeyman or apprentice experience preferred
• NICET II minimum preferred
• Ability to self QC drawings prior to submitting to peer review
• Able to perform calculations and lists on projects
• Estimate design hours for projects
• Provide basic information to develop change orders/RFIs
• Takes responsibility for meeting deliverable deadlines
• Able to competently and accurately decipher contract drawings, calculations, and specifications
• Able to competently and effectively coordinate projects
• An entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to roll up your sleeves and do what it takes to get the job done.
• An ability to work in a collaborative environment with other team members
• Excellent working knowledge of fire protection design, building codes, types of equipment utilized in the industry, and system operations.

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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