Overview

Job Duties:

• Design fire sprinkler and standpipe systems using AutoCAD, Revit, and/or specialized fire protection software in a construction environment.
• Determine the applicable hazard(s) being protected and develop applicable fire sprinkler protection strategies in accordance with applicable Building codes, standards, and other project specific requirements
• Perform hydraulic calculations based on the applicable hazards being protected
• Interpret architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical plans to develop coordinated sprinkler system piping and sprinkler locations
• Prepare detailed design document submittals for approval
• Prepare detailed material lists for fabrication and installation
• Verify that all deliverables meet NFPA standards and local ordinances
• Collaborate with management, estimating, design, fabrication, installation and project management as a valuable team member resulting in increased profitability

Skills Requirements:

• 3-5 years’ working experience in fire protection design or related field or a recent graduate of post-secondary program in Fire Protection Engineering or related field of study.
• Knowledge of the design, layout, hydraulic calculations, stock listing of fire protections systems
• Project management knowledge is an asset.
• NICET Certification in Water-Based Systems Layout is considered an asset, and/or able to become certified.
• Proficiency using AutoCAD and/or Revit, MS Office, HydraCAD, and a hydraulic calculation & listing program(s) to design and layout systems.
• Experience with HydraCAD and/or HydraCAD for Revit is an asset
• Interpret and apply applicable Building/Fire codes & NFPA standards
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Obtain/retain any licenses required by national, province and local codes, and Troy Policies.
• Obtaining and retaining NICET I certification in Automatic Sprinkler System Layout is an asset
• Successfully achieving NICET I within two years, NICET II within 2 to 5 years of equivalent trade experience is an asset

Location: 1050 Baxter Rd., Ottawa, ON, Canada, K2C 3P1

Wage: $33.00/hour to $38.00/hour (depending on experience), 37.5 hours salaried

Contact: hr@troylfs.com

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Commission
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Paid time off (sick days and personal days)