Vanguard Fire & Security Systems, Inc.
Fire Sprinkler Designer
Vanguard Fire & Security Systems, Inc. is looking for a Fire Sprinkler Designer to prepare layouts for sprinkler systems, detail drawings, calculations, and sketches. Detail all views for field teams to complete projects efficiently.
For over 60 years, Vanguard has been a leading provider of solutions and services for fire protection, life safety, and security. Our staff is dedicated to designing effective lifesaving solutions and providing a positive customer experience. Our customers trust in us to protect their people, property, and products.
Vanguard offers a highly competitive compensation and benefit package including PTO, paid holidays and a 401K plan.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Design fire protection sprinkler systems, fire pumps, tanks , wet, dry and deluge systems
- Use AutoCad to develop shop drawings, equipment lists with a focus on applicable NFPA and local code compliance, project specifications and contract documents
- Complete accurate field surveys and communication with contractors and subcontractors to gather documentation
- Coordinate shop drawings with the engineering team and field technicians
- Develop submittal packages for contractors and authorities having jurisdiction
- Obtain all required approvals
Qualifications:
- NICET certifications are preferred
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, and project specifications
- Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude
- Proficiency with AutoCAD or HydraCAD is preferred
- Working knowledge of mechanical design, equipment configuration, and project management
- Familiarity with general construction practices and terms
- Working knowledge of NFPA codes
Vanguard Fire & Security Systems, Inc. has dedicated 60 plus years to protecting people and property from life's most devastating events. Our services are designed to respond quickly to suppress the fire and alert people to evacuate when time is not on our side. We partner with communities and organizations to educate people on the importance of being prepared and how we can help in that process.
Fire protection is serious, and we are committed to our customers to provide the best level of service possible because we know what we do is important, and we love what we do.
We want to support passionate fire protection professionals that want to start or grow a new career in the industry.
Vanguard provides fire industry expertise in:
- Fire Alarm
- Fire Sprinkler Systems
- Special Hazard Systems
- Pre-engineered Systems
- Fire Extinguishers
- Restaurant Fire Protection
- Specialized Fire Detection
We also provide in depth security analysis in:
- Intrusion Detection
- Intercom systems
- Video Surveillance
- Mass notification systems
- And More!
Interested in what we do? The Vanguard team would love to hear from you. Vanguard is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, but we have additional locations across the state, and employees in our Industrial Fire Protection Division service clients across the nation.
