Fire Sprinkler System Designer

Established in 1986, United States Alliance Fire Protection, Inc. is a financially strong contractor dedicated to saving lives and property through the life-safety systems we install and service. We seek to hire candidates with a can-do attitude who are ready to apply their problem-solving skills with an innovative, best-in-class company that highly values ingenuity and personal integrity. Training will be provided for the best-qualified applicant who may lack some of the desired experiences outlined below. What we offer

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

Additional Voluntary Insurance Programs

401K

Profit-Sharing Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Competitive pay range commensurate with education/specialized training and experience

Fire Sprinkler System Designer

Job Description

Design fire sprinkler systems using AutoCAD and Revit. The design process includes layout of sprinklers and piping, hydraulic calculations, 3D BIM coordination, field surveys, and stock listing of all piping and materials needed for installation. USAFP is the leading fire protection contractor in the Chicago area and works on all types of buildings: high-rises, warehouses, residential, hotels, hospitals, etc. Join the USAFP team to help save lives and protect property through the fire sprinkler systems that we build.

Job Responsibilities

Review construction contract documents

Gather all pertinent information necessary to begin the system layout  

Prepare fire protection shop drawings and hydraulic calculations utilizing computer technology 

Communicate with the authority having jurisdiction and obtain required permits

Coordinate system installation with other trades and troubleshoot solutions

Develop initial schedules for preliminary project work

Communicate with field personnel to ensure correct materials are delivered on time

Maintain necessary records and coordinate within the company for proper transfer and archive

Customer interaction consistent with USA Fire’s stated Purpose/Mission/Values

Job Qualifications

General computer knowledge and skills

Demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Personal organization is necessary to meet deadline-driven tasks

Ability to verbally communicate clearly

Ability to be Flexible

Prospective Employees must submit to, and pass a Background check, and drug screening prior to employment.