Reliance Fire Protection, Inc., a subsidiary of Davis-Ulmer Sprinkler Company, is a full-service fire protection contractor with complete design, installation, inspection, testing and maintenance capability that has been in business for over 25 years and offers a challenging work environment.

At Davis-Ulmer/Reliance Fire Protection we believe that investing and empowering our employees as leaders develops an organization that delivers innovative solutions and services that create a superior customer experience.  The unique blend of our leader's abilities and the ownership of their work, combined with our culture and values, creates something that is simply described as the Davis-Ulmer difference.

As a result of continued growth, we are currently seeking candidates for a Designer at our office in Baltimore, MD.  Designers are responsible for the accurate design and layout of fire protection systems.  This includes limited project management tasks and coordination with other building construction trades.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reads, interprets building construction documents such as drawings, specifications and other contract documents
• Prepares fire protection shop drawings, specifications, equipment submittals and computer hydraulic calculations as needed for compliance with applicable fire protection codes
• Prepares equipment stock lists and fabrication lists for fabrication of fire protection piping and hangers and purchases material as necessary
• Surveys existing buildings for accurate, economical installation of fire protection systems
• Works closely with Design Manager, Sr. Designer, Project Managers, field staff and other employees throughout the company
• Generates Request for Information Forms (RFI’s), test certificates and Operation and Maintenance Manuals (O&M’s)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good oral, written and telephone communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Moderate to advanced math and computer skills
• Time management, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read & analyze building construction documents

 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma / GED required, Associate’s degree preferred with an Engineering degree a plus
• CAD experience preferred
• Previous experience in Fire Protection Systems design or equivalent combination of experience and education

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Driver's License
• NICET certifications preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office environment – moderate noise
• Construction job sites – moderate to heavy noise, uneven ground, may be subject to heights
• Ability to maneuver in restricted, poorly lit spaces
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times
• May be required to climb ladders up to 6 feet
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

 Davis-Ulmer offers a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K match program, employer funded profit-sharing plan and a variety of voluntary benefits.

Davis-Ulmer and its subsidiaries are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

DAVIS-ULMER'S ENDURING PURPOSE: "To protect what people value most."

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.