Fire Protection Sprinkler Designer | CAD/BIM Specialist

Shambaugh & Son, L.P.; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Shambaugh & Son, L.P. is seeking a Fire Protection Sprinkler Designer to design layouts using AutoCAD/HydraCAD and to create hydraulic calculations. The role involves reading contract documents, BIM modeling, and coordinating with trades to ensure accurate designs.

The ideal candidate has a technical degree or equivalent experience, strong math skills, and flexibility to travel to client sites as needed. This is a full-time on-site position with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business discipline preferred or equivalent experience. 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.

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

Skills

Analytical thinking

Reading blueprints

Communication skills

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/HydraCAD and to create hydraulic calculations. The role involves reading contract documents, BIM modeling, and coordinating with trades to ensure accurate designs.

The ideal candidate has a technical degree or equivalent experience, strong math skills, and flexibility to travel to client sites as needed. This is a full-time on-site position with competitive salary and benefits.