Auto CAD Designer (Fire Sprinkler)
About Us
Norred Fire Systems, a Guardian Fire Services Company, is a trusted leader in fire protection and safety solutions. With decades of expertise, we specialize in providing innovative, reliable, and high-quality fire safety systems to our clients. We are a dynamic, family-oriented, and rapidly growing company looking for a reliable and experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer to join our team.
Job Summary
The AutoCAD Designer in the Fire Sprinkler department will create sprinkler design drawings and track submittals and approvals. The position works in a team environment to provide technical support to the technicians and project managers throughout the delivery cycle. The role requires a strong understanding of the customer's needs and expectations and the ability to provide day-to-day direction and make appropriate changes in customer requirements as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Review construction contract documents and coordinate with Subcontractors and General Contractor/Owner to gather the required information to design the project's sprinkler systems
- Determine construction feasibility of plans and systems through effective analytical thinking and problem solving
- Create detailed drawings through extensive use of AutoCAD
- Create stock list for all materials required throughout the project
- Perform hydraulic calculations
- Coordinate pipe and sprinkler locations with building components
- Perform field surveys
- Attend project-specific meetings
- Maintain designs and historical records for all functions for future use
- Monitor and manage all assigned projects to comply with safety, quality, productivity, and profitability requirements
- Assist and/or direct the lead foreman during the field check stage of the project
- Ensure work complies with codes and permits
- Interact productively with colleagues to address and handle challenging situations in a professional manner
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers and the general public
- Help identify continuous improvement in processes and offer solutions to promote efficiency
- Adhere to all company employment policies and safe practices
Experience/Training/Education
- Minimum of 3-5 years in fire sprinkler CAD design practical experience
- NICET certification, preferred
- Demonstrated ability in drafting/CAD and computer skills
- Knowledge of multiple electronic building systems is a plus
- Project planning
Benefits
- Competitive Pay based on experience
- Comprehensive Benefits: Including health, dental, and vision insurance (100% company-paid options available for dependents)
- Future Savings: A 401(k) savings plan with employer match
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO and paid holidays to support work-life balance
- Professional Development: Certification reimbursement, training programs, and career advancement opportunities
- Tools and Support: Company-provided vehicle, tools, and resources for success
Our Commitment to Diversity
Norred Fire, a Guardian Fire Services Company, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Norred Fire is committed to an inclusive experience for all applicants and will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations in the interview process, to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.