Overview:
Are you the subject matter expert when it comes to the ins and outs of all things Fire Sprinkler? If the answer is yes, you’re in luck because we are looking for an experienced Design Engineer that doesn’t only know how to use SprinkCAD but knows the parts and smarts behind the design and build of these systems.
At Encore Fire Protection, we are proud to be the east coast’s largest full-service fire protection company, serving over 90,000 customers from Maine to Louisiana. With a team of over 2,200 dedicated employees, we provide innovative, customized fire suppression, fire sprinkler, and fire alarm solutions that protect lives and properties every day. Our goal is to deliver superior experience to those who trust us to safeguard what matters most. We are passionate about continuous growth, innovation, and maintaining a culture that thrives on success and commitment to safety. Our mission? To be the best fire protection company the industry has ever seen.
As part of Encore’s mission, we have recently joined forces with Sprinker Systems Inc. based out of Lewiston, ME. This partnership not only allows us to expand our footprint and find top talent in the Maine area, it also allows us to work with industry leaders who strive for same level of excellence as we do.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience and/or education in the construction industry is preferred but if you don’t have that, all we ask is for you to show up with a positive, “can-do” attitude, and genuine interest in learning our industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is a non-negotiable must as well an overall aptitude for embracing new technology
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and within a team environment
• The position requires above average attention to details, concern for the exact correctness of work, and strong commitment to tasks completed on time.
• Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation. This position will regularly bring you out of the office, either to job sites or to building departments around the state

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Prepare fire protection design drawings using SprinkCAD with HydraCADD overlay
• Perform field surveys on active construction sites
• Attend project management meetings (off site if necessary) to facilitate project completion in consideration of timeline and budget
• Develop 2- and 3-dimensional plans for fire sprinkler systems

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO DO IT:

• Working knowledge of SprinkCAD
• Ability to read and interpret architectural & mechanical engineering drawings/blueprints
• Willingness to go to construction sites and complete surveys to identify possibly code issues and apply solutions
• Strong desire to work in a team setting
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal are required
• 3-5 years of fire sprinkler system design experience
• Basic knowledge of HydraCad a plus but not required
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines