Job Summary:
The CAD Designer in the Fire Sprinkler department will create sprinkler design drawings and track submittals and approvals. The position works in a team environment to provide technical support to the technicians and project managers throughout the delivery cycle. The role requires a strong understanding of the customer’s needs and expectations and is able to provide day-to-day direction and make appropriate changes in customer requirements as needed. The position performs a vital part in enhancing the Company’s footprint and has the capability to contribute to the strength and sustainable growth of Fire Safety First.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reviews construction contract documents and coordinates with Subcontractors and General Contractor/Owner to gather the required information to design the projects sprinkler systems.
- Determines construction feasibility of plans and systems through effective analytical thinking and problem solving
- Creates detailed drawings through extensive use of AutoCAD
- Creates stock list for all materials required throughout the project
- Performs hydraulic calculation
- Coordinates pipe and sprinkler locations with building components
- Performs field surveys
- Attends project specific meetings
- Maintains designs and historical records for all functions for future use
- Monitors and manages all assigned projects to comply with safety, quality, productivity and profitability requirements
- Assists and or directs the lead foreman during the field check stage of the project
- Ensures work complies with codes and permits
- Interacts productively with colleagues to address and handle challenging situations in a professional manner
- Possesses excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers and general public
- Helps to identify continuous improvement in processes and offers solutions to promote efficiency
- Adheres to all company employment policies and safe practices
Experience/Training/Education:
- Minimum of 3-5 years in fire sprinkler CAD design practical experience
- NICET certification, preferred
- Demonstrated ability in drafting/CAD and computer skills
- Knowledge of multiple electronic building systems is a plus.
- Project planning
Job Type:
- Full-time, on-site, Monday - Friday
- 40 hours a week
Special Requirements:
- Insured and able to drive to client locations
Benefits:
- 401K/Roth Retirement Option with up to 4% Match, no vesting period
- Medical Insurance Paid for Employee
- Paid Time Off - 10 Days Accrued First Year
- Employee Assistance Program
- 7 to 8 Paid Holidays
- Option to add Dental and or Vision