Fire Protection Designer

Michigan

$80,000 to $110,000

Are you an experienced Fire Protection Designer looking for a new opportunity? We have a fantastic position available for a skilled professional like you! Our Client seeks candidates to serve as the company’s Fire Protection Designer / Project Manager, providing design, drafting and technical review of new projects. This position will also serve as project manager for assigned installation projects, working with customer, internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure a smooth and timely completion of the project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create site designs for installation of the systems in high-risk application environments.
• Develop product or system concepts and draft detailed designs as required.
• Maintain records of design processes in accordance with sound design practices.
• Manage and coordinate installation projects.
• Coordinate safety and regulatory compliance activities.
• Prepare and write detailed product, technical and operational reports as warranted.
• Conduct research, analyze and recommend product improvements to improve system design and effectiveness.
• Provide documentation supporting client’s permitting activities indicating conformance to NFPA and local code standards.
• Determine the best solution, based on the issue and details provided by customers or local code officers.
• Identify and suggest possible improvements for products, procedures and system operation.
• Interact and assist the R & D/Product Improvement Processes.

Key Requirements:

• Three years of work experience in fire safety/system design is required.
• Ability to multi-task, including directing staff, mentoring others, producing documents and coordinating with other trades and third-party vendors.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven fire protection system design skills.
• Proven project management skills.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• A working knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication processes.
• A good understanding of fire detection and suppression equipment and products.
• Strong organization skills.
• US citizenship required.
• A willingness to travel within North America.