Continental Fire Sprinkler Company ยท 16 hours ago
Fire Sprinkler Designer 1 - Continental
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$50K/yr - $60K/yr
1+ years expContinental Fire Sprinkler Company is a full-service fire suppression company that designs, installs, services, and inspects fire protection systems. The entry-level designer will prepare submittal and field installation drawings, perform hydraulic calculations, and troubleshoot installation conflicts in the field, all while receiving hands-on training and support.
Industrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingSecurity
Responsibilities
Design fire suppression systems including wet, dry, pre-action, and foam fire sprinkler systems
Detailing of shop drawings (field installation drawings and hydraulic calculations), field engineering (on the jobsite support and review), and operation planning (field installation support)
Compile and prepare plan submittals (shop drawings) and material submittals for review by architects, engineers, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction
Coordinate fire sprinkler design with the building structure and other MEP subcontractors
Prepare project material stocklists to be used for material procurement
Oversee project scheduling, quantity tracking, material fabrication and procurement
Contract administration and communication with the general contractor and authority having jurisdiction
Prepare "as-built" drawings for in-house archive and client files
NFPA Codes and Building Code research
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing or a recent graduate in an Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related degree preferred (Associates degree also considered), or 1-2 years fire sprinkler design experience, or 2+ years direct construction related experience
Ability to travel to construction jobsites and other office locations as the business requires (25%-50%), exposed to wide-ranging climates and environments
Able to learn how to read construction, engineering, architectural, and structural plans
High level of self-discipline and ability to operate in a team environment
Highly motivated with a passion for excellence and taking initiative
Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
A passion for safety and ensuring that nobody gets hurt
Having humility to learn from mistakes and not make the same mistakes twice
Able to move between working with a team to working independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
Organized, time and deadline conscious, and attention to detail
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required
Preferred
Experience and familiarity with MS Excel, Word, and AutoCAD
Benefits
Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
Life insurance
Disability
Retirement plans with matching
Generous paid time off
Company
Continental Fire Sprinkler Company
Continental Fire Sprinkler Company is a turnkey fire protection contractor headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. It is a sub-organization of Kiewit Corporation.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase