CAD Designer

Job Summary

Seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer role, adept at designing various fire suppression systems and preparing detailed shop drawings, with a preference for AutoSPRINK, HydroCAD, or SprinkCAD experience. Strong organizational skills, self-discipline, and a passion for safety, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Job Description

• Design fire suppression systems including wet, dry, pre-action, and foam fire sprinkler systems.
• Detailing of shop drawings (field installation drawings and hydraulic calculations), field engineering (on the jobsite support and review), and operation planning (field installation support).
• Compile and prepare plan submittals (shop drawings) and material submittals for review by architects, engineers, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Coordinate fire sprinkler design with the building structure and other MEP subcontractors Prepare project material stocklists to be used for material procurement.
• Oversee project scheduling, quantity tracking, material fabrication and procurement.
• Contract administration and communication with the general contractor and authority having jurisdiction
• Prepare “as-built” drawings for in-house archive and client files NFPA Codes and Building Code research.

Skills Required

• Design experience, or 2 years direct construction related experience.
• Experience and familiarity with MS Excel, Word, and AutoCAD preferred.
• Ability to travel to construction jobsites and other office locations as the business requires. Exposed to wide-ranging climates and environments.
• Able to learn how to read construction, engineering, architectural, and structural plans.
• High level of self-discipline and ability to operate in a team environment Highly motivated with a passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• A passion for safety and ensuring that nobody gets hurt.
• Having humility to learn from mistakes and not make the same mistakes twice.
• Able to move between working with a team to working independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Organized, time and deadline conscious, and attention to detail.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Currently pursuing or a recent graduate in an Engineering, Construction, or CAD related major