Multi-Family Fire Sprinkler Engineer

Job Details: Job Location: Legal Address - Brentwood, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $28.00 - $45.00Hourly, Job Category: Design, Multi-Family Fire Sprinkler Engineer $28–$45 per hour DOE | Immediate Openings | Full-time Benefits

• Kaiser Medical Insurance (75% employer-paid for base plan) + optional upgraded plans
• Employee-paid Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance options
• Dental reimbursement up to $600/year and vision reimbursement up to $100/year
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match (after one year)
• 8 paid holidays annually
• Paid sick time (40 hours after 90 days)
• Vacation Accrual Program (after 120 days)
• Free Kaiser One Pass fitness membership (eligibility requirements apply) Position Overview This role involves coordinating project designs and permitting in collaboration with the Project Manager. The position requires bringing approved or denied plans to the Project Manager’s attention and assisting in obtaining necessary design files. Key responsibilities include designing and training for both commercial and multi-family projects, learning AutoCAD and SprinkCad, conducting site surveys for accurate sprinkler designs, and attending project-related meetings for design coordination. The role demands flexibility to work full-time on design tasks as needed. Design code and AHJ compliant systems utilizing NFPA 13, 13R, 14, 20, and 24 as applicable, Utilizing AutoCAD and SprinkCAD programs. Direct Supervisor: Multi-Family and Commercial Department Manager
• Coordinate project designs and permitting directly to Project Manager
• Project Manager will provide and obtain necessary design files
• Approved Plans/Denied plans to be brought to Project Manager’s attention as they occur. Engineer Responsibilities:
• Identify, track, manage, resolve, and communicate project issues during design process
• Attends Department, Project Specific, and Coordination Meetings as needed
• Communicate design questions between superintendents and field personnel as needed.
• List material consistent with the approved plan as requested
• Provide accurate timelines with current projects as requested via email on a weekly basis. Accurate timelines provide Project Manager and Department Manager/Director feedback and allow us to give accurate timelines consistent within the customer desires.
• Any other tasks deemed necessary by TDI Management or Direct Supervisor Qualifications: Current Expectations:
• Design & Train in both Commercial & Multi-Family projects full time as needed.
• Learn AutoCAD & SprinkCad
• Perform Site Surveys as needed for accurate T.I sprinkler designs
• Attend project related meetings necessary for design coordination Goals:
• Become Proficient in utilizing AutoCAD & SprinkCAD programs while designing.
• When designing, become proficient in implementing all trades such as Mech, Architectural, Plumbing, Electrical, Structural for an accurate field installation.
• Become proficient in utilizing additional AutoCAD tools such as blocks, xrefs, etc.
• Become Proficient in codes related to NFPA 13, 13R, 14, 20, & 24 Follow this order: 1) NFPA 13R 2) NFPA 13 3) NFPA 24 4) NFPA 14 5) NFPA 20
• Become Proficient in the design and implementation of NFPA 13, 13R, 14, 20 & 24 sprinkler systems.