Fire Protection Designer

Fire Protection Designer
Full Time

Are you a motivated and passionate individual, eager to advance your career? As one of Canada's leading Mechanical/Electrical engineering firms, INVIRO is looking for a dedicated team member to join our growing team. Working with us means you'll be part of a close-knit team, tackling diverse and challenging projects in the ICI sector, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why INVIRO?
At INVIRO, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work environment. Our office, which is Well Health Certified, is designed to promote a safe and healthy atmosphere where every team member can thrive. Joining INVIRO means becoming part of a family that values your contributions and is dedicated to achieving collective excellence. We are excited to see what you bring to our team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with project team to ensure on-time project completion.
• Design and assist in the preparation of fire protection drawings and schematics, adhering to NFPA standards and building codes.
• Coordinate sprinkler system piping with other building components and perform hydraulic calculations.
• Coordinate with other consulting disciplines to ensure drawing integrity and completeness.
• Read and interpret construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Apply applicable Building code and NFPA standards to the design and classify the hazard and construction type.
• Perform site investigation to verify the existing site condition, if required.
• Perform system hydraulic calculations.
• Calculate material and equipment requirements and setting up shop drawings using AutoCAD.
• Review architectural and structural drawings.
• Perform general duties as required such as printing, plotting, scanning, conversion, quantity take-offs and measurement.

• Post-secondary Diploma or Certificate in Fire Protection or a related field.
• 3+ years of work experience in fire protection design.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and other software programs as required.
• Experience with ESFR & High-piled Storage Application is an asset.
• Working knowledge of the Building Code and NFPA standards.
• Knowledge of HydraCALC and applicable codes.
• Ability to meet deadlines/successful completion of deliverables.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work under pressure on various tasks.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using Revit.
• Valid Ontario Driver's License.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their application for consideration. While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation Notice:
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met while keeping all details strictly confidential.

Recruitment Agencies:
Applications submitted by individual candidates are welcomed. Applications submitted by recruitment agencies or recruiters with which INVIRO does not have an existing agreement, no referral fees will be paid. Unsolicited resumes or applications from such agencies or recruiters will be deemed to be referred without fee or any other charges.

Join us at INVIRO and be part of a team that values your growth and success!

Apply Today!