Design Draftsperson

APi Group

Harrison Township (OH)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401K with match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
Leadership Training

Job summary

3S Incorporated in Harrison, OH seeks a Design Draftsperson to apply engineering judgment for system configuration and to develop compliant fire protection solutions. You will act as a technical resource for the division and coordinate with clients on-site, ensuring technical accuracy of projects.

Responsibilities include drafting, site surveys, documentation, and supporting commissioning, inspections, and maintenance with opportunities for NICET certification.

Qualifications

  • Proficient in AutoCAD 2D drafting and MS Office.
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills.
  • Desire to advance fire protection knowledge and NICET certification.

Responsibilities

  • Develop system design drawings for life safety and asset protection systems.
  • Communicate design requirements to internal and external team members.
  • Survey job sites to ensure proper system design and installation.
  • Assist office staff with engineering and technical tasks.
  • Pursue NICET certification.
  • Update and maintain drawings reflecting field changes and revisions.
  • Assist with system commissioning, inspections and preventive maintenance.
  • Develop O&M manuals with equipment data, procedures, schedules, warranties, and closeout documentation.
  • Travel to participate in manufacturer training programs.
  • Assist in system inspections, startup and commissioning.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D
MS Office
Org skills
Technical writing
Fire protection knowledge
NICET readiness

Education

NICET Certification in progress

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Summary

The Design Draftsperson role will apply professional engineering judgment to determine system configuration, interpret applicable codes and standards, and develop compliant fire protection solutions. The role serves as a technical resource to division and is responsible for client and on-site coordination and accountable for the technical accuracy of assigned projects.

Key Responsibilities (not limited to):
  • Develop system design drawings for life safety and asset protection systems.
  • Communicate design requirements to internal and external team members.
  • Survey job sites to ensure proper system design and installation.
  • Assist office staff with engineering and technical related tasks.
  • Pursue continued education and NICET certifications.
  • Update and maintain existing drawings to reflect field changes, as-built conditions, and required engineering revisions.
  • Assist with system commissioning, inspections and preventive maintenance, helping identify deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and document finding.
  • Develop project-specific Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals, compiling equipment data, procedures, schedules, warranties, and closeout documentation
  • Be available to travel to participate in manufacturer training programs.
  • Assist in system inspections, startup and commissioning.
Qualifications:
  • Proficient knowledge of AutoCAD 2D drafting.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications and other business-specific software.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Strong technical communication and documentation skills.
  • Desire to elevate your fire protection and suppression industry knowledge.
  • Willingness to study for and obtain NICET certification.
Preferred Qualifications
  • NICET certification or progress toward certification preferred.
Benefits and Compensation

This role will be based out of our Harrison, OH branch. This position is eligible for annual bonus and profit sharing based on company performance in addition to other benefits that support the total well-being of you and your family. Some benefits include:

  • Comprehensive Insurance coverage, Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
  • Fitness Center Program
  • Wellness Program
  • 401K with employer match
  • Discounted company stock (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
  • Profit Sharing
  • Generous paid time off
  • Growth opportunities through company sponsored leadership development courses and training

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

3S Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of religion, disability, protected veteran status, age, sex, race, color, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

3S Incorporated complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and qualified employees with disabilities.

If you wish to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact TAsupport@apigroupinc.us.

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