Fire Sprinkler Designer
AMS Industries, Inc. is a MEP+™ contracting firm serving the commercial, industrial, refrigeration, and nuclear industries (PMT). With over 60 years of existence, AMS has grown from a small refrigeration contractor with a few employees to a multi-discipline and multi-market MEP+™ contractor with more than 500 employees. We strive to meet our commitments to clients, develop our people, and help improve communities. As a fire sprinkler designer, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring safety and compliance.
We are located in our beautiful Woodridge, IL facility, and this position will report to the VP of Fire Protection. The fire sprinkler designer role has many different responsibilities and qualifications listed below.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare fire sprinkler design drawings that maximize efficiency, meet code compliance and industry standards, and coordinate with building components and other trades, using design software and 3D modeling.
- Coordinate pipe and sprinkler locations with building components and other trades.
- Prepare hydraulic calculations to determine pipe sizes.
- Stocklist materials for fabrication and purchasing.
- Detail shop drawings for installation.
- Submit drawings, documentation and completed applications submitting applications for permits to the proper municipalities and/or authorities, with the appropriate transmittal forms.
- Attend Company Meetings and reporting status of work as required.
- Provide accurate and complete information on reports and quotes.
- Expedite drawing approvals on a timely and consistent basis.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related from an accredited college or university.
- Knowledge of and experience using design software, such as AutoSprink, Hydratec and/or AutoCad preferred.
- NICET certification preferred; learn and comply with NFPA standards and other applicable federal, state, and local codes.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking and mathematical aptitude, with attention to detail, good working knowledge or hydraulic calculations and ability to read and understand construction blueprints.
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities under time constraints.
- Flexibility to be available as needed and to travel to client sites when necessary.
If you would like to speak to someone directly, please feel free to contact our Recruitment Specialist, Molly Glavan.
She can be reached at 331-903-3492 or via email at mglavan@ams-pmt.com.
If you would like to learn more about the roles at AMS, we have Other Positions that you can learn more about.
