Fire Sprinkler Associate Designer (Entry Level)

Associate Designer
Wiginton Fire Systems

Position Summary

The Associate Designer is responsible for producing design-related documents to ensure the scope of the fire protection system is fully communicated to our installation personnel at the assigned job site.

Reporting Relationships

The Associate Designer reports to the Design Manager or Branch/Location Manager.

Experience, Education, and General Background Skills

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of fire system installation experience.
• 2nd year apprentice ship school complete.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and meet all insurance carrier requirements.
• Strong understanding of materials, tools, equipment, and procedures used in the installation and design processes.
• Working knowledge of NFPA Standards.
• Mental stamina and ability to perform detailed and repetitive work for extended hours, including overtime up to 25 hours per week, if necessary.
• Good communication, training, and planning skills.
• Strong sense of pride, integrity, and organizational ability.
• Must be comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Computer literacy.

Preferred:

• Formal CAD training.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Requires constant (67%-100%) sitting and computer-related duties.
• Requires occasional (0-33%) driving, bending, reaching, stooping, standing, climbing heights, and twisting.
• Must possess stamina to perform mental and physical activities for extended periods while enduring standard construction site conditions.
• Requires constant mental alertness, corrected vision, and normal-range hearing.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and drive a vehicle.
• Must be able to wear and utilize required safety equipment.

Special Equipment

• Must be proficient with technology including cell phones, voicemail, e-mail, personal computers, office software, and technical software such as hydraulic calculations and CAD design tools.
• Must safely use ladders and personal protective equipment.
• Company vehicles may only be operated by authorized personnel.

Position Duties

1. Review contract documents before the Pre-Design Meeting and establish clarification questions.
2. Participate in Pre-Design Meetings to provide input for job planning.
3. Establish, communicate, and meet working drawing completion dates to align with the fabrication schedule.
4. Prepare detailed working drawings in accordance with contract documents and scope of work.
5. Obtain necessary design reviews from sales and management during the design process.
6. Communicate and coordinate with other trades to ensure accuracy of shop drawings.
7. Prepare anticipated material lists to allow adequate procurement time.
8. Develop a design schedule within the project timeline to optimize efficiency.
9. Prepare material submittals and secure approvals from the required authorities.
10. Prepare drawing submittals and obtain necessary permits and approvals.
11. Participate in Pre-Construction Meetings.
12. Monitor and manage material flow and cost to maintain project schedules and budgets.
13. Prepare and provide “as-built” plans and design-related close-out documents as required.
14. Maintain compliance with all company and state/federal safety standards, regulations, and procedures.
15. Properly maintain company tools and equipment, reporting any issues to the Design Manager.
16. Participate in a minimum of 8 hours of continuing education per year.
17. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Wiginton Fire Systems is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Join our team and contribute to delivering top-tier fire protection solutions!