Description:
Currently, we are seeking for a self-motivated Mechanical Designer, and a Sprinkler Designer to assist in design and management of mechanical, plumbing and fire protection systems in projects. You are a good communicator, a lifetime learner, have good technical skills, and want to be part of our growing presence in Lower Mainland and beyond. You must be detail oriented, have great follow through, and enjoy contributing to the success of the team in a progressive work environment.
You need not have any designations to do the job but must have good and relevant experience and knowledge to contribute in a short period of time. So if you are confident you have the experience, do send your resume in. We might be just the right fit for you.
REQUIREMENTS
- Prepare Fire sprinkler system design drawings as per NFPA 13, 13R, or 13D (2013) considering architectural, structural and mechanical plans using AutoCAD.
- Provide sprinkler head specification details on the design drawing.
- Prepare design documents to be as per British Columbia Building Code (BCBC) or Vancouver Building By-law (VBBL) and NFPA 13.
- Design for fire pump system design and specification.
- Perform hydraulic load calculation as per NFPA standard. We use Elite Fire for the calculations. If you are familiar with any other programs and understand the working of it, it is an easy switch.
- Familiar with high pile storage, light hazard, ordinary hazard, and extra hazard applications.
- Reviews for completeness and accuracy at various stages of development and as defined by internal total quality management.
- Provide a detailed observation report during the construction phase in coordination with the architect and senior project manager.
- Familiar with sway-brace calculation as per NFPA 13.
- Able to interpret Architectural, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical drawings
- 5 or more years of fire protection engineering experience in the field of building systems.
- Advanced working knowledge of the provincial building code and NFPA standards.
- Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, methods and standards.
- Mechanical and Plumbing design is an asset.
- Eager to learn new skills.
- Experience in this field.