Designer - Fire Suppression Division

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Title:

Designer - Fire Suppression Division

Location:

Calgary 

Employment Type:

Permanent

Salary:

per year

Job Description:

Description

Working within our Engineering Department and with a great design team, your work will help the company adequately meet our clients' expectations and guarantee them the security of their fire systems.

You will be mainly responsible for designing automatic fire sprinkler systems and preparing drawings in accordance with the requirements of current codes. Among other things, your responsibilities will be to:

  • Prepare drawings considering architectural, structural and mechanical plans using AutoCAD, Revit and HydraCAD systems;
  • Reproduce and draw sketches, drawings and plans;
  • Arrange sprinklers on the drawings in accordance with current standards;
  • Verify drawings in accordance with the established procedure;
  • BIM coordination and project modeling;
  • Participate in project meetings with project managers & other trades for project coordination;
  • Order material based on the coordinated drawings by using HydraList;
  • Proceed to field surveys for installation drawings.
  • Requirements

  • Diploma in Industrial Design or High School diploma with equivalent relevant experience;
  • 2 to 5 years of mechanical drafting experience;
  • Piping background;
  • Proficiency in computer-assisted design with AutoCad;
  • Knowledge of HydraCad (an asset);
  • Experience with BIM software, Autodesk Revit, Navisworks or similar;
  • Knowledge of standards and codes governing design and installation of automatic fire protection systems (an asset);
  • Valid driver's license and vehicle;
  • Experience will be a definite asset but we are willing to train the successful applicant who shows promise and is a team player.
  • WHY JOIN US

  • 3 weeks of vacation following one year of service, 12 paid Statutory Holidays
  • Comprehensive Group Insurance Plan upon hiring, including the virtual care platform Dialogue for a quick access to healthcare services in many Canadian provinces
  • Group RRSP with employer contributions following 3 months of continuous service
  • Supplemental training according to employee, market or company needs
  • Years of service Recognition Program
  • Workplace

    Calgary
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    Company Info
    VIKING FIRE PROTECTION INC

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