Fire Protection Designer

EMCOR Group; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) Savings Plan

Health savings account

Job summary

Shambaugh & Son, L.P. is seeking a Fire Protection Sprinkler Designer to design layouts and perform hydraulic calculations using AutoCAD and HydraCAD. You will also develop BIM models and perform field surveys for projects in Illinois, engaging with clients and cross-discipline teams.

The role requires reading contract documents, preparing fabrication lists, and coordinating between trades. Occasional travel to client sites may be needed and a related technical degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline preferred or equivalent experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout of Fire Sprinkler systems.
• Read, analyze and interpret contract documents and construction drawings.
• Write, plan, coordinate and present to individuals and groups.
• Work with hydraulic calculations and project cost analysis.
• Develop positive relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction.
• Provide fire sprinkler designs with AutoCAD, HydraCAD, AutoSprink and Revit.
• BIM modeling and field surveying.
• Coordinate between trades and prepare fabrication lists.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Mathematical aptitude

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architectural, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

HydraCAD

AutoSprink

Revit

Job description

About Us

We are one of the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors in Indiana and among the preeminent specialty contractors in the nation. We specialize in a full range of new and retrofit construction for industrial, food processing, commercial, institutional, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and bio-fuel projects.

Job Summary

Shambaugh & Son L.P. is looking for a Fire Protection Sprinkler Designer. In this position, you will be responsible for designing layouts using AutoCAD/HydraCAD and creating hydraulic calculations.

Essential Duties & 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, reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Affirmative Action Policy

Please review ourAffirmative Action Policy (https://emcorgroup.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=125238&hashed=1123816372) .

Geographic Disclosure

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

Compensation Range

65k - 75k

Other Compensation

This position is bonus eligible

Benefits

We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.

Job Locations

US-IL-Peoria

ID

2026-48210

Company

Shambaugh & Son, L.P.

Category

Engineering

Position Type

Full-Time

Location Type

Onsite