Fire Protection Professional- Designer II or Design Engineer

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design, is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you!  At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job.  We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged and valued.

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE, SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are currently looking to grow our Fire Protection team with multiple team members. We currently  have an opportunity for a Designer (NICET track) or a Design Engineer I (PE track).  While the final career goals of each position may be different, initial responsibilities will be similar.

What you’ll do:

• Perform deliverables, such as hydraulic calculations, drawings, and specifications related to water-based fire suppression systems
• Perform basic equipment selection and pipe sizing, friction loss calculations, etc.
• Assist in coordinating all aspects of the project design with project management, architects, and other trades through the completion phase of a project
• Perform and audit basic CADD drafting work in AutoSprink and REVIT
• Assist senior designers and engineers in fire suppression and detection system design tasks
• Assist in creation of calculations, drawings and specifications related to fire suppression and detection systems
• Assist in coordinating all aspects of the project design with project management, architects and other trades through the completion phase of a project
• Perform and review CAD and REVIT drafting work, calculations, fabrication reports, cut-sheets and field prints
• Learn and apply applicable codes, specifications and criteria required to support the design of multiple projects
• Examine field conditions, conceptual and construction documents to develop a constructible system

What you bring to the table:

Designer II Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required
• Knowledge of software programs related to Fire Protection - AutoSprink, Revit or other relevant programs
• If you have experience as a Fire Protection journeyman or apprentice, this is a great path into design work
• NICET II minimum preferred, with 3-5 years of experience in fire protection design work

Design Engineer I Qualifications:

• Four-year degree in Engineering or related field
• 0-4 years’ experience
• EIT and/or NICET certification preferred
• Basic Knowledge of applicable system design, such as automatic sprinkler systems, standpipes, fire pumps, etc.
• Basic ability to read fire protection, architectural, civil, mechanical and plumbing plans
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good computer skills, including CADD and Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel

YOU Matter

Benefits:

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

• 401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match(no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefits
• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
• Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses

For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our web site: Southland Careers or on Facebook or LinkedIN or Twitter

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

**All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug test, background check and professional reference checks. **

**We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time**

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