Designer, Senior

Other Jobs To Apply

<p><strong>JOB SUMMARY:</strong></p><br><p>The Sr. Designer position responsible for operating with minimal supervision while completing project designs and submittals. Expected to be very familiar with SFS\'s quality documents, procedures, and work instructions as they related to the design function.</p><br><p><strong>ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:</strong></p><br><ul><br><li>Design automatic sprinkler systems including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems using working knowledge of fire sprinkler codes.</li><br><li>Perform hydraulic calculations for each design.</li><br><li>Prepare submittal packages to send to (AHJ) Authority Having Jurisdiction and subsequent correspondence to achieve design approval.</li><br><li>Participate in coordination meetings with contractor.</li><br><li>Participate in design kick off meetings.</li><br><li>Prepare fabrication lists for pipe fabrication vendor and requisition materials for job.</li><br><li>Perform field surveys to ensure design is appropriate for structure.</li><br><li>Assist field personnel with design related installation issues.</li><br><li>Prepare and submit final job close-out documents after final acceptance testing.</li><br><li>Understand and follow SFS\'s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures. Employee must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project.</li><br><li>Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of latest technology, codes, and standards changes.</li><br><li>Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner.</li><br><li>Assist design manager with reviewing submittal drawing and fabrication lists to ensure accuracy.</li><br><li>Train design trainees all applicable aspects of fire protection design.</li><br><li>Other duties may be assigned.</li><br></ul><br><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></p><br><p>The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.</p><br><p><strong>Education, Training, Certifications:</strong></p><br><ul><br><li>HS Diploma or equivalent required.</li><br><li>NICET II or NICET III and/or state required certification required. Equivalent experience will be considered assuming individual pursues NICET education.</li><br></ul><br><p><strong>Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:</strong></p><br><ul><br><li>5-10 years\' experience as sprinkler designer, required.</li><br><li>Construction experience, Mechanical aptitude, basic and advanced math skills, required.</li><br></ul><br><p><strong>Communication Skills:</strong></p><br><ul><br><li>Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.</li><br></ul><br><p><strong>Systems and Software Skills:</strong></p><br><ul><br><li>Ability to operate a computer, use Microsoft Office required.</li><br><li>Familiarity with HydraCad and/or other CAD software, preferred.</li><br></ul><br><p><strong>Other Qualifications:</strong></p><br><ul><br><li>Valid driver\'s license with acceptable driving record required.</li><br><li>Must be able to comply with SFS\'s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.</li><br></ul><br><p><strong>PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:</strong></p><br><p>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.</p><br><p><strong>Physical Requirements:</strong></p><br><p>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to bend, kneel, balance, lift <20lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, drive, twist, and reach above and below shoulders. Employee will frequently be required to drive and walk for periods.</p><br><p><strong>Work Environment:</strong></p><br><p>Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with other. Employees will occasionally be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise. Employee will be occasionally required to wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.</p><br><p><i><strong>We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.</strong></i><br><i><strong>While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.</strong></i><br></p> #J-18808-Ljbffr

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...

Data Entry Question and Answer

$150 $49

Remote Question and Answer

$150 $49

Virtual Assistant Question and Answer

$150 $49

Content Moderator Question and Answer

$150 $49

Customer Service Question and Answer

$150 $49

Video Game Tester Question and Answer

$150 $49

Related Posts