Drafter / Designer / AutoCAD Wanted!

We are currently looking to hire an entry level drafter/designer to help take on work on commercial projects! This candidate will spend most of their time in the office and in the field performing field surveys. They will focus on learning the fire protection trade along with NFPA standards, building codes, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities:

-Design automatic fire sprinkler systems (wet, dry, and fire pumps).

-Compile and prepare plan submittals (shop drawings) and material submittals for review by architects, engineers, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction.

-Coordinate sprinkler design with existing structure and other MEP subcontractors.

-Communicate with Sales, Estimating and other departments to optimize design efficiency for fabrication and installation of systems.

-Perform hydraulic calculations for fire sprinkler systems.

-Detail the design for fabrication and prepare installation drawings.

-Prepare “as-built” drawings for in-house archive and client files.

-Review project updates for change orders.

-Prepare stock lists and material requisitions.

-Perform field surveys for initial drawing layout as well as follow-up for accuracy and coordination.

-Attend internal and external coordination and progress meetings.

-Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

-Strong computer skills.

-Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude.

-Fundamental understanding of general construction methods, practices, and terminology.

-Effective oral and written communication skills.

-Knowledge of project management principles.

-High level of self-discipline, motivation and ability to operate in a team environment.

-Excellent organizational skills.

-Must have a valid driver’s license.

Preferred:

-Knowledge of and fluency within AutoCAD design platforms.

Job Type: Full-time