Fire Sprinkler Design Apprentice

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers is seeking an experienced CAD drafter to design fire protection sprinkler systems using AutoCAD. You will prepare routine layouts, detail drawings, and diagrams, ensuring all views and dimensions support installation.

You will review documents, revise layouts, and coordinate with engineering staff. Excellent drafting skills, math ability, and a proactive approach are essential.

Qualifications

• AutoCAD drafting experience required.
• Familiarity with fire sprinkler terminology is beneficial.
• Ability to read construction documents.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Designs fire protection sprinkler systems with accuracy and detail for field installation.
• Reviews work orders and manuals to determine critical dimensions for each job.
• Calculates figures to convert design dimensions for production and installation.
• Drafts detailed multi-view drawings and submits plans for approvals.
• Maintains and edits drawings, updating the database as needed.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Mathematical aptitude

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Education

CAD experience or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers is seeking an experienced CAD drafter to design fire protection sprinkler systems using AutoCAD. You will prepare routine layouts, detail drawings, and diagrams, ensuring all views and dimensions support installation.

You will review documents, revise layouts, and coordinate with engineering staff. Excellent drafting skills, math ability, and a proactive approach are essential.