Fire Sprinkler Designer

AMS Industries Inc; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision coverage

Tuition & training incentives

Life & Disability AD&D and short-term

Profit sharing

No Black Holes

Job summary

AMS Industries Inc. in Woodridge, IL is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer to support the design and layout of fire sprinkler systems for commercial and industrial projects, reporting to the AVP of Fire Protection and collaborating with project managers, engineers, field teams, and other trades to ensure code-compliant, accurate designs.

You will prepare design drawings, hydraulic calculations, shop drawings, and help with permit submittals, using AutoSprink, Hydratec, and AutoCAD, with travel to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and mathematical aptitude with attention to detail.
• Ability to read and understand construction blueprints and hydraulic calculations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fire sprinkler design drawings that maximize efficiency and meet code compliance using design software and 3D modeling.
• Coordinate pipe and sprinkler locations with building components and other trades.
• Prepare hydraulic calculations to determine pipe sizes.
• Stocklist materials for fabrication and purchasing.
• Detail shop drawings for installation.
• Submit drawings, documentation, and permit applications to authorities with transmittal forms.
• Attend meetings and report status of work.
• Provide accurate information on reports and quotes.
• Expedite drawing approvals on a timely basis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Mathematical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoSprink

Hydratec

AutoCAD

Job description

Be the precision behind every system. Out of our beautiful Woodridge, IL facility, you'll report to the AVP of Fire Protection and support the design and layout of fire sprinkler systems for a variety of commercial and industrial projects, working closely with project managers, engineers, field teams, and other trades to ensure designs are accurate, code-compliant, and aligned with project specifications, joining 1,000+ employees who keep precision and compliance at the center of every project.

As a Fire Sprinkler Designer at AMS, you're the precision behind every system. Out of our beautiful Woodridge, IL facility, reporting to the AVP of Fire Protection, you'll support the design and layout of fire sprinkler systems for a variety of commercial and industrial projects, working closely with project managers, engineers, field teams, and other trades to ensure designs are accurate, code-compliant, and aligned with project specifications.

You'll prepare fire sprinkler design drawings that maximize efficiency, meet code compliance and industry standards, and coordinate with building components and other trades, using design software and 3D modeling. The work includes coordinating pipe and sprinkler locations with building components and other trades, preparing hydraulic calculations to determine pipe sizes, stocklisting materials for fabrication and purchasing, and detailing shop drawings for installation.

You'll submit drawings, documentation, and completed applications for permits to the proper municipalities and authorities with the appropriate transmittal forms, expediting drawing approvals on a timely and consistent basis. The role also includes attending company meetings and reporting on the status of work as required, and providing accurate and complete information on reports and quotes. As an employee-owned company, the precision you deliver is precision you share in, with Quality, Integrity, Reliability built into every system.

What You'll Own

• Prepare fire sprinkler design drawings that maximize efficiency, meet code compliance and industry standards, and coordinate with building components and other trades, using design software and 3D modeling.
• Coordinate pipe and sprinkler locations with building components and other trades.
• Prepare hydraulic calculations to determine pipe sizes.
• Stocklist materials for fabrication and purchasing.
• Detail shop drawings for installation.
• Submit drawings, documentation, and completed permit applications to the proper municipalities and/or authorities, with the appropriate transmittal forms.
• Attend company meetings and report status of work as required.
• Provide accurate and complete information on reports and quotes.
• Expedite drawing approvals on a timely and consistent basis.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and mathematical aptitude, with attention to detail, a good working knowledge of hydraulic calculations, and the ability to read and understand construction blueprints.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities under time constraints.
• Flexibility to be available as needed and to travel to client sites when necessary.
• Knowledge of and experience using design software, such as AutoSprink, Hydratec, and/or AutoCAD.

More Than A Paycheck

• Health, Dental & Vision Comprehensive family coverage
• Continuing Education Tuition & training incentives
• Life & Disability AD&D and short-term coverage
• Profit Sharing You win when we win
• No Black Holes