Fire Sprinkler Designer II

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are adding an experienced Designer to join our growing Fire Protection team in Portland. As a Designer, you will work on large, complex designs for our projects in Oregon and SW Washington areas. If you have three years of work experience, are proficient in Revit or AutoCAD/AutoSPRINK, HydraCAD preferred, and have strong project management skills, then this may be the role for you. Other responsibilities for this role include:

• Starting from Sales handoff, you will be expected to create project specific layouts to meet project specifications, published standards, as well as state and local building codes.
• Make necessary changes and provide detailed feedback to Senior Designer.
• Attend BIM coordination meetings. 
• Assist in submittal packages including hydraulic calculations. 
• Assist fellow designers on additional projects

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• 3-5 years work experience required.  
• Effective written and verbal communication skills required. 
• Proficient in HydraCAD, AutoCAD/AutoSPRINK & Revit required. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and cloud-based software systems required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time required.
• Ability to deal with conflict and build positive team relationships required.
• Has or can obtain NICET Level II in water-based layout within 6 months of hire required.
• Experience leading project and delegating work preferred.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• “Building Good” paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $29.55 - $44.00 per hour; however, base pay offered my vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This is a non-exempt role and will be paid hourly. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity. 

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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