Senior Mechanical Designer - Fire Protection

February 22

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For more than 35 years, Classic Fire & Life Safety has earned the trust of thousands of customers. We don’t just sell products – we offer solutions that deliver results, saving lives first and foremost, but also property and businesses.

Fire Protection • Fire Suppression • Fire Alarm • Security Systems • Fire Sprinkler

501 - 1000 employees

📋 Description

• 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;

🎯 Requirements

• 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 Mechanical 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. • Ability to prioritize, meet project deadlines and problem solve efficiently in a fast-paced environment.