Fire Protection Designer

EMCOR Group, Inc.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shambaugh & Son L.P. is seeking a Fire Protection Sprinkler Designer to design layouts and perform hydraulic calculations using AutoCAD/HydraCAD, AutoSprink and Revit.

The role involves BIM modeling, field surveying, and coordinating between trades to deliver cohesive fire protection solutions. The candidate should have a technical or business degree, strong analytical skills, and the ability to travel to client sites as needed.

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 reading blueprints.
• Ability to adapt to changing environment and manage priorities under time constraints.
• Flexible to travel to client sites and maintain regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout of Fire Sprinkler systems.
• Read, analyze and interpret contract documents and drawings.
• Plan, write, and present to individuals and groups.
• Compute hydraulic calculations and project costs.
• Develop relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction.
• Provide designs with AutoCAD, HydraCAD, AutoSprink and Revit.
• Perform BIM modeling and field surveying.
• Prepare fabrication lists and coordinate between trades.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Mathematical aptitude

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical or business discipline

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled