What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer- Fire Protection position at The Hill Group?
The Designer to Hill Fire Protection ("HFP") division of Hill Group liaises closely with the Project Management, Estimation, and Sales teams teams to assist in the accomplishment of HFP department goals. This position focuses on fire protection sprinkler projects throughout the Chicagoland and Indiana areas. Hill Fire Protection is committed to providing state of the art fire protection, design, and services.
Primary Job Duties:
- Adheres to Hill Group policies and procedures
- Utilizes HydraTech, an AutoCAD and Revit based software program to provide layouts and drawings
- Participates in project turnover and pre-planning meetings
- Produces accurate design drawings for installation and submittal
- Design and draft fire protection systems in accordance with all applicable codes within the scope of the contract
- Conforms piping arrangements to meet standard product usage as well as the most efficient installation, fabrication, and stock listing techniques
- In conjunction with the Sales Team you will plan, organize, and execute projects through activities such as: on-site field surveys, generating hydraulic calculations, submitting drawings to obtained required building permits, 3D BIM coordination, and preparing stock lists
- Represents the company in matters of project coordination, scheduling, change requests, and technical assistance
- Meets design hours estimated on projects, ensuring adherence to proposed project timelines
- Obtains all necessary approvals and reviews of project design data
- Maintains organized record of active projects
- Reviews specifications to understand the scope of work
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of Fire Design experience
- Prior experience designing various types of fire protection systems
- NICET certification
- Degree in engineering or similar field
- Knowledge of industry specific software and codes
Other Qualifications:
- Continuous Improvement mindset
- Problem-solving mindset
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Customer service mindset
- Integrity
- Ability to plan and organize
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Pursuant to the terms, conditions and limitations of the benefit plan documents, you will be eligible for the following standard Company benefits: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), group life, 401(k), profit sharing, and paid time off.
Salary : $35 - $38
