Sprinkler Designer

Vipond Employment Opportunity – Sprinkler Designer Location: London ON Job Type: Full time Reports To: Branch Manager About us- Why join Vipond? At Vipond, powered by API Group, we provide Fire, Life safety and Security solutions to protect what matters most to you and to our clients across the nation. As a leading provider in this industry, we have serviced the Canadian market proudly since 1945. Joining our team, means being part of a leading provider of Fire, Life safety and Security solutions, with opportunities for development, growth and future advancement. Our team of approximately 1,100 specialists is comprised of sales representatives, professional engineers, qualified system designers, certified installers and service technicians, who demonstrate personal pride and commitment to ensure our customers are treated with the highest level of ethics, integrity and professionalism, while providing cost-effective solutions for all their fire protection and security needs. For more information about Vipond, please visit us at www.vipond.ca Role Summary: Our London Ontario branch is looking for experienced Sprinkler Designer to join the Fire Sprinkler Contract and Service team. The main duties of this role are designing automatic sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. This role involves preparing detailed plans and specifications to ensure compliance with local, provincial and national codes and standards. The target market are customers in the commercial, industrial, hospitality and healthcare industries. This is an existing vacancy. Key Job Responsibilities: · Design and Planning - Plan and create detailed designs of sprinkler systems tailored to the specific needs of each project. This includes water supply calculations, sprinkler head and piping layouts, along with appropriate sprinkler head selection. · Drafting and Modeling - Create accurate and detailed drawings, schematics, and 3D models using computer-aided design (AutoCAD) software and other specialized software. · Compliance and Standards - Ensure all designs comply with Local, Provincial and Federal standards, along with NFPA code requirements. · Project Management and Procurements - Manage projects from initial phases through to completion, including budgeting, material/equipment procurements and coordinating with other professionals and stakeholders. This includes attending various project meetings as required. · Project Documentation - Maintains records storage as per best practices, completes project close out documentation as per company systems · Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure accurate and effective design. · Conduct hydraulic calculations and analysis to ensure system performance and compliance. · Review and interpret fire protection codes and standards. · Prepare submittals and project documentation for approval by authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ). · Assist in the preparation of project bids and cost estimates. · Conduct site visits to assess existing conditions and verify installation accuracy. Provide technical support and guidance to installation teams during the construction phase. · Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, technologies, and best practices. · Other duties as required. Job Qualifications and Requirements: · Minimum of 2-4 years of experience designing fire sprinkler systems. · College Diploma in Fire Protection Technology preferred · Specific training or certification in sprinkler system design may also be required. · Experience working in a consulting engineering environment or with a fire protection contractor. · Minimum 2-4 years of experience with project management. · Strong skills in AutoCAD and/or other design calculation software (I.e.: HydroCaD) along with familiarity with simulation and modeling tools. Knowled…

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