My client is a fully integrated building services consulting engineering services company with more than 50+ years of consulting experience. Through satisfied clients, they have achieved the ability to create a company atmosphere where loyalty, accuracy & diligence are fostered and rewarded.
 

Education: University degree, college/technology diploma in Fire Suppression design or other applicable area such as Mechanical Engineering. Working towards a PEng, CET, or similar.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of drawings and schematics.
• Coordinate with other consulting disciplines to ensure drawing integrity and completeness.
• Work with the project team and Project Manager to ensure on-time project completion.
• Review architectural and structural drawings.
• Perform system hydraulic calculations.
• Arrange sprinklers on the drawings in accordance with current NFPA standards.
• Verify drawings in accordance with established procedures.
• Work with contractors and respond to technical inquiries.
• Provide technical and administrative support through all phases of the project.
• Help establish and promote client relationships.
• Strive to ensure quality and timely delivery of finished products to clients.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in the design of building fire protection systems.
• Previous experience with laying out and hydraulically sizing the fire protection system using
• commercially available software (ie. SprinkCAD, AutoSprink, Tyco FDT, and Elite Sprinkler)
• Have developed construction documents using AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Knowledge of the bid and tendering process
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with customers and client base and working in a team-based environment.
• Experience in site investigations and construction reviews is considered an asset.
• Experience in the design of water-based sprinkler protection systems.
• Able to communicate ideas and recommendations effectively, both verbally and written
• Knowledge of Canadian Engineering standards, BC building code, and NFPA standards.
• Analytical, thorough, resourceful, and detail-oriented.
• Self-motivated, hardworking, and flexible.
   

This position is located in Vancouver, BC, Canada