Fire Protection Designer

Shambaugh & Son, L.P.; Stronach Township (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Shambaugh & Son L.P. is looking for a Fire Protection Sprinkler Designer. In this role, you will design layouts using AutoCAD/HydraCAD and create hydraulic calculations.

You will read contract documents, perform hydraulic analyses, BIM modeling and field surveying, and provide fabrication lists while coordinating between trades. Travel to client sites may be required.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and 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.

Skills

Hydraulic calculations

Reading blueprints

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a 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