Fire Protection Designer

Overview:

Core States Group is dedicated to creating a world where all environments improve everyday life. Through its signature integrated approach, the company’s divisions deliver architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, engineering, program management, construction, energy, signage and branded environments, and technology solutions. With 21 offices throughout the United States and Canada, Core States Group designs, builds, and manages build to suit projects and multi-site programs across North America in the corporate, education, energy, financial, fueling, hospitality, housing for aging, multi-unit, restaurants, and retail markets. Core States Group’s ability to provide seamless continuity, drive speed to market, and facilitate a remarkable client experience has been recognized on top lists throughout the industry. For more information, visit www.core-states.com.

Summary of Position:

The Fire Protection Designer is responsible for designing and drafting Fire Protection projects under the guidance of Fire Protection Engineers/Project Managers. Scope of design to include: hydraulic calculations, seismic bracing calculations, preparing Fire Protection schematics, system layouts, and detailed drawings. As part of a multi-disciplined firm, he/she will be coordinating with Site/Civil Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Structural Engineers, Architects, and Construction Project Managers. He/she will be responsible for the production of Fire Protection engineering construction documents while adhering to client requirements, code requirements and site adjustments.

Who you are:

You know how to organize and maintain project files as well as maintain documentation for billable hours. You've shown throughout your career that you can demonstrate an understanding of liability issues related to design and have a strong understanding of constructability and complex design. You align with our Core Values of: Integrity, Service, Excellence, Innovation, Inclusion.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with design tasks and review shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Prepare or modify Fire Protection reports, plans and designs for projects.
• Communicate with clients as needed for the development and coordination of requirements and scope of work.
• Occasionally visit job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
• Conduct site feasibility research and site visit investigations. Generate reports and recommendations based on findings.
• Assist in maintaining task budgets, coordinate and assist with addendums, RFIs, and change orders.
• Assist in coordinating the work of a multi-disciplined team throughout the design development and contract document phases of a project.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years' experience with Fire Protection design for commercial projects such as retail or restaurants
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, other relevant field of engineering or equivalent experience in the field
• Knowledge of building and fire codes
• Software: Experience with AutoCAD, REVIT and MS Office required
• Fire alarm design experience is a plus.

Team:

You will report to a Fire Protection Engineer, P.E. and work alongside other engineers and designers.

Work Location:

This role will be hybrid, meaning you can sit out of our Bentonville, AR or Dallas, TX (Farmers Branch) offices, however, there is flexibility to work from home.

Note: Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Core States we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.