Fire Sprinkler Design & Layout Technician

EMCOR Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

S.A. Comunale in Pennsylvania seeks a Fire Protection Designer to draft sprinkler designs under NFPA standards, identify construction types, select protection methods, and coordinate with other trades to keep projects on schedule.

You will operate AutoCAD and Hydratec CAD, prepare material takeoffs and submittals, conduct field surveys for accurate dimensions, and communicate progress through status reports while upholding safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstration of a positive attitude is required.
• Ability to think strategically, make sound decisions, and produce accurate and timely results is required.
• Building positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees and management is required.
• Demonstrating integrity and professionalism is required.
• Demonstrating commitment to company values is required.
• Excellent organizational skills is required.
• Ability to follow-up on tasks and assignments in a timely manner is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast paced multi-task environment is required.
• Ability to perform basic business mathematical functions is required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision is required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment is required.
• Complying with all operating policies, procedures, executed Plans, and Programs is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete a sprinkler drawing as detailed in NFPA standards documentation.
• Identify building construction type as identified in NFPA standards documentation.
• Identify hazards and appropriate protection for it.
• Coordinate work with other trades on non-complex projects.
• Design projects including piping, heads, hangers and sprinkler components.
• Operate AutoCAD and Hydratec CAD.
• Prepare material submittals and ensure industry standards are met.
• Conduct field surveys to obtain proper dimensions and information.
• Project hours, installation, field survey results for a project.
• Provide regular status reports to the Service Manager.

Skills

Fire protection design

Project coordination

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Mechanical aptitude

Engineering background

Tools

AutoCAD

Hydratec CAD

Stock listing programs

Job description

S.A. Comunale in Pennsylvania seeks a Fire Protection Designer to draft sprinkler designs under NFPA standards, identify construction types, select protection methods, and coordinate with other trades to keep projects on schedule.

You will operate AutoCAD and Hydratec CAD, prepare material takeoffs and submittals, conduct field surveys for accurate dimensions, and communicate progress through status reports while upholding safety and quality.