Fire Protection Designer - Aviation & Federal (California)

Company: Burns & McDonnell
Location: Brea
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Description
Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned engineering, construction, and consulting firm consistently ranked as a best place to work by Fortune. We are seeking a Fire Protection Designer to join our growing team in the Brea or Los Angeles offices. Fire Protection Engineering is broad, exciting, and fast-growing engineering discipline offering excellent opportunity for growth.
You will join a team of Fire Protection Engineers and Designers across the country who work on a wide range of exciting and challenging projects including manufacturing and food processing facilities, data centers, aircraft hangars, central utility plants, industrial facilities, and more. You will be working in a team environment with a premium placed on client and peer-to-peer interaction. You can expect to be a part of an energy-filled workplace at a successful and growing company.
As a Fire Protection Designer, you will provide drafting and design support for the creation of construction documents on a variety of fire protection, fire alarm, and life safety systems. Career advancement opportunity is limited only by your ability and ambition.
Production of construction drawings using Revit and AutoCAD for a wide variety of fire protection, fire alarm, and life safety systems. Duties include:

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  Producing 2D and 3D drawings and models
  
  
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  Producing floor plans, one-line diagrams, riser diagrams, and details
  
  
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  Coordinating with other disciplines
  
  
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  Assisting engineers in design development
  
  
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  Layout of fire alarm systems
  
  
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  Layout of sprinkler systems
  
  
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  Performing hydraulic calculations
  
  
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  Reviewing design drawings for quality
  
  
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  Other duties as assigned
  
  
  Qualifications
  
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    Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field and two years related experience or associate's degree and four years related experience or five years progressive detailing and design experience.
    
    
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    Proficient with Revit and AutoCAD
    
    
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    Self-motivated
    
    
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    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    
    
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    Ability to prioritize work assignments in a fast-paced environment
    
    
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    Ability to quickly learn new design and calculation software
    
    
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    Excellent written and verbal communications skills
    
    
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    Ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels in in a multi-discipline team environment
    
    
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    Experience with fire protection or fire alarm is desirable
    
    
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    BIM coordination experience is desirable
    
    
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    Experience with Hydratec, SprinkCAD, or other sprinkler design programs is desirable
    
    
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    NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems, Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Layout, and Special Hazard Systems is desirable
    
    
    Hourly Rate
    $33.00 - $41.00
    The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The final agreed upon compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of an hourly pay rate and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.
    Benefits
    Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
    EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
    Job Computer Aided Drafting & Design
    Primary Location US-CA-Brea
    Schedule: Full-time
    Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
    Req ID: 230387 Job Hire Type Experienced
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