Fire Protection Designer

Dalmatian Fire Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalmatian Fire Inc is seeking a Fire Protection Designer in Columbus, Ohio. The role involves designing fire sprinkler systems, creating hydraulic calculations, and ensuring the satisfaction of clients via effective communication. Candidates should possess a technical degree, strong analytical skills, and be comfortable using industry-standard software such as AutoCAD and HydraCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Good knowledge of hydraulic calculations and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Design layouts of Fire Sprinkler systems using AutoCAD/HydraCAD.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate between trades and provide lists for fabrication.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Mathematical Aptitude

Attention to Detail

Flexible Availability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Technical or Business Discipline (Preferred)

Architectural, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management Degrees

Tools

AutoCAD

HydraCAD

BIM Modeling

Job description

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Who We Are

On May 1st, 1989, Rich Ackley and a team of talented people pooled their combined 100 years of experience and founded Dalmatian Fire, Inc. in Indianapolis, Indiana. On the same day, Rich also opened a branch office in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Who We Are

On May 1st, 1989, Rich Ackley and a team of talented people pooled their combined 100 years of experience and founded Dalmatian Fire, Inc. in Indianapolis, Indiana. On the same day, Rich also opened a branch office in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The second week of Dalmatian’s operations, the company sold an $8,900 tenant finish sprinkler job in Cincinnati. Now, over 27 years later, we have produced in excess of $515 million in fire sprinkler revenue.

In 1995, we opened our third branch office in Columbus, Ohio, and in 2005, we opened our fourth branch office in Louisville, Kentucky.

We joined Shambaugh & Son, L.P., a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc. and together we perform more than $1 billion of construction projects per year with over 3,000 employees throughout 50 states from our home office in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

We recognize people as our most important resource and it is our mission to produce the industry’s highest level of quality services and productivity on every project in order to develop repeat customers, maximize return on investment, and provide professional growth opportunities for people in the organization.

Job Summary

Dalmatian Fire is looking for a Fire Protection Sprinkler Designer. You will be responsible for designing layouts using AutoCAD/HydraCAD and creating hydraulic calculations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for designing and the layout of Fire Sprinkler systems
• Read, analyze and interpret contract documents, including all disciplines of construction drawings and specifications
• Write, plan, coordinate and make presentation to individuals and groups
• Work with and comprehend mathematical concepts including hydraulic calculations and project cost analysis
• Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction
• Provide fire sprinkler designs with AutoCAD, HydraCAD, AutoSprink, and Revit
• Responsible for BIM modeling and field surveying
• Provide lists for fabrication and coordinate between the trades
• Other duties assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business discipline preferred or equivalent experience. Examples include: Architectural, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management Degrees
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and mathematical aptitude, with attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of hydraulic calculations and ability to read and understand blueprints
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities under time constraints
• Flexible to be available as needed to travel to client sites
• Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required
  
  

Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.

EMCOR Group and its companies do not contact individuals to help with marketing or similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR's normal process -- it is probably fraudulent.

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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