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Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we'll provide you unlimited space to grow.
Who are we looking for?
GHD's Northeast Fire Protection & Life Safety business is looking for a Fire Protection Designer to join their team in either Syracuse, NY or Burlington, MA. In this role, you will support a wide variety of projects involving Fire Protection system design, evaluation, and construction administration for both public and private sector clients throughout the Northeast.
In an ever changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.
We're seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.
As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change.
See what the power of commitment can do for you.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Developing drawings and specifications for fire suppression systems (including special suppression systems) in AutoCAD and REVIT
- Performing computerized hydraulic calculations for Fire Protection systems
- Performing drawing reviews for compliance with building and fire codes and contract documents
- Performing reviews of contractor's shop drawings, product data and calculations
- Observing installation of Fire Protection system for compliance with contract documents and preparing field reports
What you will bring to the team:
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) certification in Water Based Fire Suppression
- 3-8 years of experience in the Fire Protection industry
- Expertise in design technology and processes, in particular with Revit & AutoCAD
- Working knowledge of ICC codes and NFPA Standards
- Knowledge, interpretation and application of relevant client, industry standards
- Proven ability to build positive relationships across diverse teams and client groups
- Robust written and verbal skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues concisely
- A passion for design and innovation
Salary range for Syracuse: $26.36 - $35.66 based on experience
As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.
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Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
That's the #PowerOfCommitment
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
