CAD Designer

The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property worldwide. With over 100 years in the industry, our mission is to ensure the highest standards of safety and innovation in comprehensive fire protection services, including installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of critical fire and life safety equipment.

About the role

A CAD Designer creates detailed technical drawings, plans, and schematics using specialized computer software. CAD Designers play a crucial role in engineering accurate drawings essential for the design and production of fire systems.

Responsibilities

• Utilize CAD software, primarily 2D AutoCAD, to create and modify detailed technical drawings, schematics, layouts, and plans for fire safety systems, including fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, and emergency evacuation plans.
• Work closely with fire safety engineers, designers, and project managers to understand project requirements and translate conceptual ideas into practical CAD designs.
• Maintain organized records of all CAD drawings, revisions, and updates related to fire safety projects, including component data sheets, technical manuals, certifications, and other contract data requirements.
• Perform thorough reviews of CAD drawings to identify errors or discrepancies and verify compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Suggest improvements and modifications to enhance the efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness of fire safety system designs.
• Stay up to date with fire safety codes, regulations, and industry standards to ensure all CAD designs meet required safety guidelines and comply with local, regional, and national regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.