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

The pay range is $50k-$70k, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.