Fire Sprinkler Designer at Prime Partners

What You’ll Do as a Fire Sprinkler Designer

At Prime Partners, we are on the lookout for a skilled Fire Sprinkler Designer to join our dedicated team working on a multi-year project in Corona, CA, with additional projects nearby in cities like Riverside, Norco, and Chino. As a Fire Sprinkler Designer, your role is crucial in ensuring the safety and compliance of our commercial projects. Your day-to-day tasks will revolve around designing efficient fire sprinkler systems that meet stringent safety codes and standards, ensuring the protection of both property and lives.

Your Daily Tasks as a Fire Sprinkler Designer

As a Fire Sprinkler Designer at Prime Partners, your day begins with developing detailed fire sprinkler system designs tailored to commercial new construction projects. You will leverage your expertise to ensure each design complies with local, state, and national fire safety codes. Utilizing industry-standard design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and HydraCAD, you’ll create precise system layouts, perform hydraulic calculations, and compile comprehensive material lists.

A significant part of your role involves reviewing architectural and engineering plans. You’ll work closely with these documents to ensure the fire sprinkler systems seamlessly integrate with other building systems, avoiding any potential conflicts. Preparing submittals, including drawings and technical specifications, for client and authority approvals is a regular task that requires your keen attention to detail.

Collaboration is key in this position. You’ll engage with project managers, contractors, and field teams to tackle any design challenges head-on, ensuring a smooth installation process. Regular site visits to verify design feasibility and accuracy are part of your routine, allowing you to adapt and refine designs as necessary. Additionally, maintaining meticulous documentation of all design revisions, approvals, and project specifics is essential for project success.

Further daily activities include participating in design review meetings, updating project stakeholders on design progress, and conducting quality checks to verify the functionality of the design prior to installation.

What You Need to Be a Fire Sprinkler Designer

To excel as a Fire Sprinkler Designer at Prime Partners, you need a minimum of 3 years of experience in designing fire sprinkler systems for commercial buildings. Proficiency in industry-standard design software, particularly AutoCAD, Revit, and HydraCAD, is a must. You should have a strong grasp of NFPA standards, be adept at performing hydraulic calculations, and have an in-depth understanding of fire safety codes.

Your ability to interpret construction plans and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams will be crucial. Excellent organizational skills and a sharp attention to detail will ensure that every design meets the highest standards of safety and efficiency. Practical, hands-on abilities and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential traits we value.

Compensation

Prime Partners offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $31.26 to $51.47, based on your experience and expertise. We are committed to your career growth and provide ample opportunities for advancement within the company. Continuous learning is encouraged, with ongoing training and certification opportunities to keep your skills sharp and up-to-date. As a Fire Sprinkler Designer, you’ll also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being.