Fire Protection Designer | AutoCAD/HydraCAD, BIM & Hydraulics

Shambaugh & Son, L.P.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account

401(k) Savings Plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

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

The role involves BIM modeling and field surveying, with responsibilities spanning contract interpretation, design coordination, and client-facing presentations. The position requires a technical degree or equivalent experience, strong analytical skills, and flexibility to travel to client sites.

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 presentations 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 fabrication lists and between trades.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

HydraCAD

AutoSprink

Revit

Job description

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

The role involves BIM modeling and field surveying, with responsibilities spanning contract interpretation, design coordination, and client-facing presentations. The position requires a technical degree or equivalent experience, strong analytical skills, and flexibility to travel to client sites.