Senior Fire Protection Designer

Shambaugh & Son, L.P.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shambaugh & Son, L.P. is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Sprinkler Designer to design layouts using AutoCAD and HydraCAD and to develop hydraulic calculations.

You will read contract documents, coordinate with trades, and support BIM modeling and field surveying. Travel to client sites and occasional extended hours may be required, with a competitive salary and benefits. Join a leading mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractor in Indiana with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or construction disciplines.
• 7+ years in fire protection design or related field.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to read blueprints and hydraulic calculations.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and work extended hours.
• Must maintain regular attendance and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout of fire sprinkler systems.
• Read, analyze and interpret contract documents.
• Plan, coordinate and present to individuals and groups.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and project cost analysis.
• Develop relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction.
• Provide fire sprinkler designs with AutoCAD, HydraCAD, AutoSprink, and Revit.
• BIM modeling and field surveying.
• Coordinate between trades; provide fabrication lists.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fire protection design

AutoCAD

HydraCAD

Revit

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering/Construction

Tools

AutoCAD

HydraCAD

AutoSprink

Revit

BIM Modeling

Job description

About Us

We are one of the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors in Indiana and among the preeminent specialty contractors in the nation. We specialize in a full range of new and retrofit construction for industrial, food processing, commercial, institutional, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and bio-fuel projects.

Job Summary

Shambaugh & Son L.P. is looking for a Senior Fire Protection Sprinkler Designer. In this position, you will be responsible for designing layouts using AutoCAD/HydraCAD and creating hydraulic calculations.

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Essential Duties & 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business discipline preferred or equivalent experience. Examples include: Architectural, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management Degrees
• 7+ years in Fire Protection Design or a related field
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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