Fire Protection Designer: AutoCAD/HydraCAD & BIM Specialist

Shambaugh & Son, L.P.; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shambaugh & Son L.P. is seeking a Fire Protection Sprinkler Designer to design and layout Fire Sprinkler systems using AutoCAD and HydraCAD, and to perform hydraulic calculations. You will read contract documents and coordinate with multiple trades to deliver accurate designs.

The role requires BIM modeling and field surveying, with the ability to adapt to project needs, travel to client sites as required, and maintain reliable attendance and deadlines in a busy environment.

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
• Regular and reliable attendance, travel to client sites as needed

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Hydraulic calculations

Blueprint reading

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Travel willingness

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

HydraCAD

AutoSprink

Revit

Job description

Shambaugh & Son L.P. is seeking a Fire Protection Sprinkler Designer to design and layout Fire Sprinkler systems using AutoCAD and HydraCAD, and to perform hydraulic calculations. You will read contract documents and coordinate with multiple trades to deliver accurate designs.

The role requires BIM modeling and field surveying, with the ability to adapt to project needs, travel to client sites as required, and maintain reliable attendance and deadlines in a busy environment.