Senior Mechanical Designer – Fire Protection

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 Senior 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 Senior Mechanical Designer will be located in our GTA, Ontario office.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Senior Mechanical Designer, your responsibilities would include but would not be limited to the following:

• Review all projects assigned by the Design Manager and notify of any information gaps;
• 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;
• Provide technical support, value-added design evaluation, mentorship and continual developmental coaching to members of the design team;
• Communicate project status to project stakeholders;
• Attend on-site coordination meetings as required;
• Prepare IFC and As-Built drawings per client provided information;
• Work closely with all stakeholders, including the NSD team, sprinkler contractors, general contractors, architects, consultants, building owners, local building officials and fire inspectors to ensure the continued success of all assigned projects;
• Conduct pre-design site surveys to obtain the information required for fire protection design;
• Conduct fire hydrant flow tests as required;
• 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;
• Minimum 7 years of experience in fire protection design;
• Working knowledge of the following codes: OBC, NBC, NFPA 13, 13R, 13D, 14 & 20;
• 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);
• Valid driver’s license;
• Ability to travel to jobsites throughout Southern Ontario;
• Experience in the fire protection construction industry is an asset;
• Experience with HydraCAD, HydraCALC and / or Revit 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.