Senior Fire Protection Designer

**Job Summary:** This position is responsible for independent delivery of BIM and CAD design services for fire protection systems, such as Wet, Dry, and Pre-action, from conceptual design through construction completion with a proven track record of excellence **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** - Execute fire sprinkler project design responsibilities independently, ensuring high-quality sizing and layout of piping systems and equipment. - Perform complex hydraulic calculations and system layouts for both new construction and retrofit fire sprinkler projects. - Utilize AutoCAD, AutoSPRINK, and BIM software to develop precise 2D and 3D models and drawings. - Create accurate spool drawings with clear labeling and dimensions to facilitate construction feasibility and pre-fabrication. - Conduct field engineering and site surveys to assist with trade coordination, scheduling, and real-time problem-solving. - Manage the systems submittal and approval process in collaboration with project management and field staff. - Oversee document management by processing trade partner backgrounds and maintaining files on network servers and share sites. - Use Bluebeam and other markup tools to coordinate design changes and communicate constructability challenges to the project team. - Ensure all deliverables meet ACCO BIM standards for quality and clarity before preparing packages for formal transmittal. - Maintain project schedules and deadlines through effective time management and professional collaboration with all stakeholders. **Position Requirements (Work Experience, Skills, Licenses, etc.):** - Excellent understanding of fire protection fundamentals and constructability, system, and equipment types, building code and industry standards - Proficient basic computer software skills (Windows Explorer, Word, Excel, Gmail) - Advanced knowledge and/or experience with BIM software such as AutoCAD and AutoSPRINK **Education and Experience**: ***Required**:* - High School Diploma or equivalent - 8+ years of experience in a similar role ***Desired**:* - Technical associate or bachelor’s Degree preferred - NICET II certification or higher preferred **ACCO Competencies:** - **Proactivity/Initiative**: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision. - **Perseverance**: Shows wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity. - **Motivation/Dedication**: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility. - **Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn**: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change. - **Insight**: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities. - **Engagement**: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people. - **People Skills**: Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people’s strengths & weaknesses and actively seeks to understand other perspectives. - **Communication**: Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal. - **Teamwork**: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner. - **Big Picture**: Understands and contributes to the organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success. - **Problem-Solver**: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems in support of personnel, group, department, or organizational objectives. - **Execution**: Effectively takes a vision and translates into action b…