Fire Sprinkler CAD Designer — Entry-Level Opportunity

NOVA FIRE PROTECTION INC; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Fire Protection is seeking an entry-level CAD designer to join our design team in Schaumburg, IL. Use AutoCAD to design fire sprinkler systems for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, and coordinate with other trades.

Responsibilities include field surveys, hydraulic calculations, material lists, and preparing submittal packages for permit review. Strong communication and reading construction plans are required; degree or CAD certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional work experience.
• Proficient with AutoCAD software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans.
• Degree or certification in engineering/CAD design/architecture or related field.
• Prior experience managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to conduct field visits at construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Use AutoCAD to design fire sprinkler systems for residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
• Coordinate system designs with other mechanical trades.
• Conduct field surveys.
• Create hydraulic calculations for selecting pipe sizes and pump requirements.
• Furnish material lists for fabrication.
• Confer with architects, engineers, and building department officials to ensure code compliance.
• Assemble submittal packages for permit review and approval.
• Maintain communication with purchasing manager, field installers, project manager and general contractor throughout construction.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading plans

Field surveys

Multitasking / project handling

Education

Engineering / CAD design / architecture degree or certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job 157674 - Fire Sprinkler AutoCAD Designer
Schaumburg, IL

Nova Fire Protection is seeking a new entry-level CAD designer to join our design team.

Major responsibilities include:

• Use AutoCAD to design fire sprinkler systems for residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
• Coordinate system designs with other mechanical trades.
• Conduct field surveys
• Create hydraulic calculations for selecting pipe sizes and pump requirements.
• Furnish material lists for fabrication.
• Confer with architect’s, engineers, and building department officials to ensure code compliance.
• Assemble submittal packages for permit review and approval.
• Maintain communication with purchasing manager, field installers, project manager and general contractor throughout construction.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-years experience in a professional work environment
• Proficient with AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans
• Degree or certification in engineering/CAD design/architecture or related field
• Prior experience managing multiple projects, setting own deadlines, and meeting goals
• Ability to conduct field visits at construction sites.