Fire Protection Project Designer

EMCOR Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fire Protection Sprinkler Designer to create innovative layouts and hydraulic calculations for fire sprinkler systems. This role involves using advanced software like AutoCAD and HydraCAD, ensuring compliance with contract documents, and fostering strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. Join a company that values its employees and offers competitive salaries and growth opportunities in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business discipline preferred.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and mathematical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Design layouts of Fire Sprinkler systems using AutoCAD and HydraCAD.
• Develop relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

AutoCAD

HydraCAD

Hydraulic Calculations

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

Mathematical Aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Revit

AutoSprink

Job description

Who We Are

Northstar Fire Protection of Texas is a Texas based company. Northstar has been on the forefront of the fire protection industry since 1980. With offices in Austin, Lewisville, Houston, San Antonio, and Atlanta, GA we have grown to be a nationally recognized company. Northstar engineers, fabricates, and installs fire sprinkler systems for structures including commercial, government, healthcare, high-rise condominiums and mixed-use projects.

We joined Shambaugh & Son, L.P., a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc. and together we perform more than $1 billion of construction projects per year with over 3,000 employees throughout 50 states from our home office in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

We recognize people as our most important resource and it is our mission to produce the industry’s highest level of quality services and productivity on every project in order to develop repeat customers, maximize return on investment, and provide professional growth opportunities for people in the organization.

Job Summary

Shambaugh & Son is looking for a Fire Protection Sprinkler Designer. You will be responsible for designing layouts using AutoCAD/HydraCAD and creating hydraulic calculations.

Essential Duties and 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. 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

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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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