Fire Suppression & Sprinkler Designer

At Williams Engineering Canada, we brighten the lives of people in our community.

Knowing what we do reaches beyond a single project, we believe it's not only our responsibility but our core purpose to engineer cities that are safe, inclusive, and resilient.

We believe in the value of shared knowledge to better consult, create, and encourage diverse perspectives, to provide innovative solutions across the busiest cities and the most remote regions of Western and Northern Canada.

We recognize that our people do much more than engineer solutions and solve our clients' greatest challenges; they have the opportunity to impact the communities in which they live, work, and build relationships in.

In order to make a positive impact on our communities, we must start by positively impacting our own people. To us, this means providing fair compensation, training, advancement opportunities, and an open-door team environment.

This also means maintaining a healthy work-life balance, which is why we offer a flexible work environment to support the unique and busy lives that our people lead.

There are many reasons why remote working helps people have more control over their work and balance their lives, that's why at Williams Engineering, we believe a remote work strategy makes business sense and helps us achieve our purpose of brightening the lives of people in our communities by reducing our carbon footprint.

We operate on a fully remote option for any teammate who wants to when deemed appropriate by their manager.

If you join us, you have an opportunity to be a part of the impact that we create. We are looking for teammates who want to have an impact on the community though their work and are interested in taking on initiative to live out your Purpose though your work every day.

Reports to : Managing Director

Based at : Regional Office

Position Purpose : As a Sprinkler and Fire Suppression Engineer / Designer, you are a fully qualified engineer / designer and will work closely with the Team Lead / Project Manager / Managing Director, assisting on various engineering tasks in projects, and contributing to the technical competence and production requirements of the discipline.

You will also provide exceptional customer service and coordination assistance with internal and external project partners (consultants, contractors, etc.).

Specific Responsibilities Include :

• Produce Building Permit and Construction documentation principally for sprinkler and fire suppression projects.
• Coordinate with all disciplines, extract and relay relevant information for complex problems.
• Possess strong knowledge of provincial and local building codes, primarily in British Columbia and Alberta
• Prepare or assist preparing fee proposals.
• Exercise independent judgement in various engineering tasks.
• Provide guidance to junior design staff, this includes reviewing design and construction documents and ensuring technical standards are met.
• Take part in the internal quality control process.
• Share design expertise with other offices.
• Prepare technical design for a variety of the following :
• Detail design of Fire Suppression Systems including design layout and hydraulic calculations, and
• Equipment selections and specifications, and
• Draft and review systems using AutoCAD and Revit MEP.
• Effectively resolve mechanical conflicts with contractors during the construction phase.
• Resolve technical issues and cost implications.
• Conduct regular construction administration tasks such as site reviews and write site review / site instruction / change order reports.
• Adhere to the company and client safety policies and practices.
• Perpetuate, clarify, and embody Umbra Purpose and Core Values.
• Have the ability to apply for a Federal security clearance in order to work on institutional projects as required. Must be able to qualify for ISS reliability status clearance to work in the Umbra Environment.
• Teammates are required to adhere to the company policies and guidelines as well as the company and client safety policies and practices in effect at any given time.

Qualifications and Experience :

• A graduate from a recognized University or Fire Training college.
• 10-20 years of experience in Buildings Engineering; specifically in the design and construction administration of Sprinkler and Fire Suppression Systems.
• P. Eng designation is preferred.
• May also consider L. Eng, or P.L. Eng designation.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; Revit experience an asset.

Skills and Competencies :

• Excellent interpersonal skills; a person who listens well, respects diversity of opinions and has an open, clear and succinct communication style.
• Knowledge in design software such as Elite Fire Software or other Fire Suppression software.
• Knowledge of the NFPA and other design standards required for sprinkler and fire suppression systems.
• Application knowledge of Umbra systems and programs (including Vision, MS Office, AutoCAD, Revit MEP)
• Understanding of the following :
• Have a working knowledge of Project Management such as scope, schedule and budget.
• Able to identify innovative technical approaches to mechanical engineering challenges.
• Ability to identify risks satisfy client needs / our needs.
• Ability to accurately apply codes and regulations.
• Ability to coordinate with all disciplines, extract and relay relevant information for complex projects.
13 days ago