Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer 

Grand Prairie, TX

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Designer / Fire Protection Designer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing fire suppression systems, fire pumps, and specialty packages. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with industrial fire protection systems, strong technical skills, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality construction documents in compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design fire protection and fire suppression systems, including pumps and specialty packages.
• Prepare system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics, and complete production drawings in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Perform accurate design calculations.
• Assist in the preparation of contract specifications.
• Review drawings for compliance and accuracy.
• Provide technical information and design support to project managers.
• Coordinate system designs with other disciplines, consultants, etc. 
• Make recommendations regarding system feasibility, equipment selection, and product applications.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in fire protection design (5+ years preferred).
• Inventer software 3-5 years (must have).
• Experience in the fire industry or construction prefererd.
• Industrial fire protection experience strongly preferred.
• Experience designing water tanks, pumps, valves, and plumbing; fire pump–specific experience highly preferred.
• Basic understanding of Architectural, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, and Structural construction practices.
• Minimum 3 years of Inventor Software experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient data entry and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to shifting project needs.
• Highly organized with a strong ability to track and manage technical information.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly motivated with a professional demeanor and a “can-do” attitude.
• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Deadline-driven and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working collaboratively across disciplines.

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