Fire Protection - Service Layout Technician

EMCOR Group Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fire protection services is seeking a Service Layout Technician in Harrisburg, PA. The ideal candidate will design fire protection systems using AutoCAD and HydraCad, ensuring compliance with standards and coordinating with project teams. Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience in fire protection design and possess strong mechanical aptitude. Join a dedicated team committed to safety and quality in the industry.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Fire Protection design is required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and HydraCad is required.
• Engineering background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design fire protection systems for various project types.
• Perform layout using AutoCAD/HydraCad.
• Lead projects and coordinate with other trades.

Skills

AutoCAD

HydraCad

Fire Protection Design

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Training

Job description

Fire Protection - Service Layout Technician

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: FIREP043735

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• Posted : May 29, 2025
• Full-Time

Locations

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Harrisburg, PA 17101, USA

Description

About Us:

S.A. Comunale has been a local industry leader for end-to-end mechanical, fire protection and HVAC services for nearly 100 years.

We offer our clients significant financial strength, unmatched bonding capability, an award-winning safety program, and large-scale purchasing power.

With 15 locations and over 1,250 employees, including 600 skilled tradesmen throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and West Virginia, S.A. Comunale can work in virtually every market sector and facility type.

Job Title: Service Layout Technician

Design Fire Protection Systems for all types of projects including Industrial, Commercial and Residential. Perform layout using AutoCad/HydraCad, and create hydraulic calculations & pipe lists for Pre-fabrication. Must be organized, efficient and work well with the design team.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ability to complete a sprinkler drawing as detailed in most current NFPA standards documentation.
• Ability to identify the building construction type as identified in most current NFPA standards documentation.
• Ability to identify types of hazards and the appropriate protection for it.
• Familiarity with a project budget and ability to work within it.
• Ability to coordinate work with other trades on non-complex projects.
• Ability to understand and resolve coordination problems.
• Ability to effectively design a project; including cutting pipe with all appropriate fittings.
• Ability to select all required materials for installation.
• Ability to operate present version of AutoCAD and all current AutoCAD tools.
• Ability to coordinate pipe drawing, heads, hangers & other sprinkler components critical to design, field or other trade affected (non-complex project).
• Ability to conduct a field survey alone or with others to obtain all proper dimensions and information.
• Ability to correctly project hours, installation, field survey results, etc. for a project.
• Ability to meet industry quality standards in producing drawings, hydraulic calculations, material pick offs and material submittals for a project.
• Ability to develop a complete material submittal that meets industry standards.
• Ability to correctly complete project paperwork, such as: test papers, insurance permits, punch list.
• Ability to identify what is in contract vs. what is not in contract and alert appropriate personnel in writing.
• Ability to troubleshoot and identify potential problems before they manifest.
• Responsible for ordering all materials necessary to complete a project.
• Communicate in face-to-face meetings with customers in a way that provides the company and the customer with accurate, thorough information about a job, and that leaves the customer with a positive impression of our company and our service.
• Must have complete knowledge of all applicable fire codes, including NFPA 13.
• Will be responsible for taking on role as project leader, and must direct other team members in completing project efficiently and accurately. As project leader, responsible for giving regular, complete, and professional status reports information to the Service Manager.
• Works with other departments to service customers.
• Works to achieve company’s annual objectives and to achieve personal performance goals.
• Operates at all times in compliance with the company’s safety practices.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Work Experience:

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years of experience in Fire Protection design is required.
• Engineering background is a plus.
• Some mechanical aptitude is required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Hydratec CAD, and stock listing programs is required.
• NICET Certification is a plus.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and 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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EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services.If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Technical/other training or better.

Experience

Required

AutoCad experience and/or HydraCad experience

Experience in the Fire Protection Design Field

Preferred

High mechanical interest.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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