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Job Description
Who We Are:
As buildings have grown in size and complexity, so have the requirements for their fire protection systems. Attention to detail and practical experience is crucial to designing successful fire protection systems. Originating from contractor-based fire protection design, Northern Sprinkler Design (NSD) was formed to offer leading edge solutions to these complex design challenges.
At Northern Sprinkler Design, we pride ourselves on our talented and committed team of professionals who are experts in the field of fire protection design. We partner with our clients through the complete design process, from pre-construction through to building occupancy. By focusing on our client’s specific needs, we approach each project with the end result in the forefront of our minds: to provide real design solutions that ultimately end with successful, cost-effective installations.
By joining the Northern Sprinkler Design team, you can expect to work side by side with an experienced and knowledgeable group in a welcoming and encouraging environment. Here at Northern Sprinkler Design our people are our greatest asset, therefore employee training, development and well-being is our highest priority!
Who We’re Looking For:
A Junior Mechanical Designer is a highly motivated, organized and knowledgeable individual willing to contribute their knowledge and expertise to our team, specifically in the design of fire protection systems. The Junior Mechanical Designer will be located in our London, Ontario office.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Junior Mechanical Designer, your responsibilities would include but would not be limited to the following:
- Review all assigned projects with the Design Manager to prepare for system design;
- With the Design Manager’s guidance, design fire protection systems following local codes, project documents, and the company’s standard operating procedures;
- Using HydraCAD, develop system drawings per company standards;
- Using HydraCALC, develop system calculations per company standards;
- Communicate project status to the Design Manager;
- Prepare IFC and As-Built drawings per client provided information;
- Learn the skills required to advance to the level of Mechanical Designer;
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Design Manager;
What You’ll Need In Your Toolkit:
- Technical diploma or degree in a related discipline (fire protection, mechanical, construction, or architectural) or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience;
- Ability to read and interpret codes, technical specifications and building construction drawings including fire protection, architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical;
- Experience with AutoCAD, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook);
- Experience in the fire protection construction industry is an asset;
- Experience with HydraCAD, HydraCALC and / or Revit are strong assets;
- Knowledge of the OBC and the codes used in fire protection design are strong assets;
- Detail oriented with great organizational skills and work ethic;
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment;
- Ability to clearly communicate, in writing and verbally, with all project stakeholders; and
- Ability to prioritize, meet project deadlines and problem solve efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
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