Fire Protection - Service Layout Technician

EMCOR Group Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Fire Protection Service Layout Technician, where your expertise in designing fire protection systems will be crucial. In this role, you'll utilize your skills in AutoCAD and HydraCAD to create layouts and ensure compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with a talented team to tackle diverse projects while maintaining a focus on safety and quality. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence. If you're ready to make a significant impact in fire protection, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of experience in Fire Protection design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and HydraCAD is required.

Responsibilities

• Design Fire Protection Systems for various projects.
• Complete sprinkler drawings per NFPA standards.
• Communicate effectively with customers and coordinate with trades.

Skills

Fire Protection Design

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years of experience in Fire Protection design

Engineering background

NICET Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

HydraCAD

Job description

Fire Protection - Service Layout Technician

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: FIREP041676

Posted: February 17, 2025

Type: Full-Time

Location

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 12 locations and over 950 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.

Responsibilities:

• Complete a sprinkler drawing as detailed in most current NFPA standards documentation.
• Identify the building construction type as identified in most current NFPA standards documentation.
• Identify types of hazards and the appropriate protection for it.
• Familiarity with a project budget and ability to work within it.
• Coordinate work with other trades on non-complex projects.
• Understand and resolve coordination problems.
• Effectively design a project; including cutting pipe with all appropriate fittings.
• Select all required materials for installation.
• Operate present version of AutoCAD and all current AutoCAD tools.
• Coordinate pipe drawing, heads, hangers & other sprinkler components critical to design.
• Conduct a field survey alone or with others to obtain all proper dimensions and information.
• Correctly project hours, installation, field survey results, etc. for a project.
• Meet industry quality standards in producing drawings, hydraulic calculations, material pick offs and material submittals for a project.
• Develop a complete material submittal that meets industry standards.
• Complete project paperwork, such as: test papers, insurance permits, punch list.
• Identify what is in contract vs. what is not in contract and alert appropriate personnel in writing.
• Troubleshoot and identify potential problems before they manifest.
• Order all materials necessary to complete a project.
• Communicate effectively with customers in face-to-face meetings.
• Maintain complete knowledge of all applicable fire codes, including NFPA 13.
• Take on role as project leader, directing team members in completing projects efficiently and accurately.
• Work with other departments to service customers.
• Achieve company’s annual objectives and personal performance goals.
• Operate 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.