Fire Protection Designer

Shambaugh & Son, L.P.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shambaugh & Son L.P. in Indiana is seeking a Fire Protection Sprinkler Designer to design layouts using AutoCAD and HydraCAD and to create hydraulic calculations.

You will read contract documents, coordinate with trades, and provide BIM modeling and field surveying support. Travel to client sites may be required.

A technical or business degree is preferred and strong math, blueprint reading, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business discipline preferred or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and mathematical aptitude.
• Good working knowledge of hydraulic calculations and ability to read blueprints.
• Willingness to travel to client sites.
• Regular and reliable attendance with flexibility for extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout of fire sprinkler systems.
• Read, analyze and interpret contract documents across disciplines.
• Plan, coordinate and present to individuals and groups.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and project cost analysis.
• Build positive relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction.
• Provide sprinkler designs with AutoCAD, HydraCAD, AutoSprink, and Revit.
• Contribute to BIM modeling and field surveying.
• Prepare fabrication lists and coordinate between trades.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Analytical thinking

Hydraulic calculations

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field

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.

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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

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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