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Fire Supression Systems Designer

Employer

Design Works Engineering

Date Posted

June 15, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Edmonton, AB
  • Earnings $57.69 hourly
  • Work Hours 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Jul 06, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

Design Works Engineering

Languages

English

Education

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Fire protection, other

Work setting

  • Consulting engineering company
  • Office
  • Urban area
  • Relocation costs not covered by employer
  • Residential
  • Inspection
  • Engineering firm

Tasks

  • Assist in inspection of mechanical installations and construction projects
  • Assist in preparing design, drawings and specifications
  • Computer-aided design (CAD)
  • Prepare and interpret engineering design, drawings and specifications
  • Prepare standards and schedules
  • Write specifications and technical reports
  • Project management
  • Prepare shop drawings
  • Prepare engineering designs and drawings
  • Evaluate technical designs and engineering work
  • Ensure compliance to drawings, specifications and building codes
  • Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
  • Supervisory Experience
  • MS Office
  • Conceptualize and design buildings and develop plans describing design specifications, building materials, costs and construction schedules
  • Work in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Plan and design buildings

Supervision

1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

Eligible for certification by a provincial or territorial association

Type of drafting

Shop drawings

Type of product

Fire protection

Computer and technology knowledge

  • AutoCAD
  • Autodesk REVIT
  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Word

Type of experience

Fire safety inspection

Industrial processes and products experience

Quality assurance and control

Equipment and machinery experience

Hydraulic system

Area of work experience

  • Design
  • Project coordination

Area of specialization

  • Modelling
  • Mechanical system
  • Fire alarm system
  • Mechanical engineering technology

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willing to travel
  • Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Values and ethics
  • Ability to multitask
  • Leadership

Screening questions

  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Experience

5 years or more

Employment terms options

Day

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Mileage paid

Other benefits

  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • On-site amenities
  • On-site recreation and activities
  • Team building opportunities
  • Wellness program

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Fire Supression Systems Designer is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Mechanical Engineering Technologists
OBJECTIVE

Interest in precision working with instruments to design moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures for use in manufacturing processes

INNOVATIVE

Interest in analyzing results of tests conducted on machines, components and materials to determine their performance, strength, response to stress and other characteristics

METHODICAL

Interest in supervising and monitoring installations, construction projects, maintenance programs and operations of mechanical plants; and in preparing operations and maintenance standards and schedules of mechanical plants

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