Fire Sprinkler CAD Designer

About the role

Oliver Fire Protection & Security is a family-owned business serving the fire protection community since 1957. We value employees’ contributions, emphasize teamwork, and offer opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Sprinkler Designers produce quality life safety designs that meet or exceed customer and industry standards. We welcome both experienced CAD designers and newcomers with little to no experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire protection sprinkler systems using AutoCAD and HydraCAD with accuracy and attention to detail, including wet, dry, pre-action, deluge and specialty systems.
• Review sold projects to understand scope of work and notify Project Manager and Estimator of any discrepancies before design work begins.
• Design systems within the scope outlined in sales contracts.
• Perform hydraulic calculations to ensure adequate water flow and pressures for proper system operation.
• Conduct onsite surveys of new or existing buildings.
• Coordinate with project managers, sales teams, field personnel and other trades throughout each project.
• Complete preliminary and as-built engineering drawings and required documentation, including system designs, calculations, submittals, operation manuals and other related documents for customers and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Submit designed plans to general contractors and AHJs for approval and obtain permits as required.
• List designed drawings, materials and components using HydraList for submittals to the fabrication shop.
• Work with Permit Coordinator to submit drawings, documentation and completed applications to municipalities and/or authorities with appropriate transmittal forms.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of fire sprinkler industry experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or HydraCAD preferred but not required.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings is a plus.
• Microsoft Office experience required.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Ability to multitask successfully.
• Valid driver’s license and successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and background checks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
• Profit sharing program