Job Description

AutoCAD Designer

JOB-10042159

Anticipated Start Date

9/30/2024

Location

Davenport , IA

Type of Employment

Contract-to-Hire

Employer Info

They are North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organization. They take on important projects in every size. They are committed to conducting our business to the highest levels of integrity, ethics, and compliance with the law. The Company has sustained for nearly 130 years as an organization built on honesty and truthfulness. Their success allows us the opportunity to help others achieve their goals. They are committed to helping communities by involving Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Minority Business Enterprises and Women Owned Business Enterprises on our projects. The Company has projects that involve all of the following business markets: Building, Industrial, Mining, Oil, Gas & Chemical, Power, Transportation and Water.

Job Summary

Seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer role, adept at designing various fire suppression systems and preparing detailed shop drawings, with a preference for AutoSPRINK, HydroCAD, or SprinkCAD experience. Strong organizational skills, self-discipline, and a passion for safety, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

• Design fire suppression systems including wet, dry, pre-action, and foam fire sprinkler systems.
• Detailing of shop drawings (field installation drawings and hydraulic calculations), field engineering (on the jobsite support and review), and operation planning (field installation support).
• Compile and prepare plan submittals (shop drawings) and material submittals for review by architects, engineers, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Coordinate fire sprinkler design with the building structure and other MEP subcontractors Prepare project material stocklists to be used for material procurement.
• Oversee project scheduling, quantity tracking, material fabrication and procurement.
• Contract administration and communication with the general contractor and authority having jurisdiction
• Prepare “as-built” drawings for in-house archive and client files NFPA Codes and Building Code research.

Skills Required

• Design experience, or 2+ years direct construction related experience.
• Experience and familiarity with MS Excel, Word, and AutoCAD preferred.
• Ability to travel to construction jobsites and other office locations as the business requires. Exposed to wide-ranging climates and environments.
• Able to learn how to read construction, engineering, architectural, and structural plans.
• High level of self-discipline and ability to operate in a team environment Highly motivated with a passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• A passion for safety and ensuring that nobody gets hurt.
• Having humility to learn from mistakes and not make the same mistakes twice.
• Able to move between working with a team to working independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Organized, time and deadline conscious, and attention to detail.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Currently pursuing or a recent graduate in an Engineering, Construction, or CAD related major

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