Valley Fire Protection Systems, LLC
Senior CAD Designer
Valley Fire Protection Systems, LLC, Merrillville, Indiana, us, 46411
Valley Fire Protection Systems, a name synonymous with the highest quality and service standards in our industry, is an organization where talented men and women have chosen to build their careers. A primary foundation of our culture is a commitment to ensure a work environment that values and respects the individuality of each employee.Valley Fire Protection Systems is committed to equal opportunity in employment, compensation, training, transfers, promotions, and all other aspects of employment regardless of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status or disability. This commitment applies to all company-sponsored activities, educational programs, and social and recreational activities, as well as the conduct of suppliers, contractors and visitors.Valley Fire provides an exciting and fast-paced environment for driven individuals to excel and thrive. We offer a very comprehensive benefit and compensation package.Things you should know about working at Valley Fire:
We are all about our people! We know they are the secret to our collective and individual success.We are a team. We help one another and want to see everyone succeed and meet their personal and professional goals.We are ambitious. We work to be better every day, and our team members have room to grow.We are focused. We know that keeping organized and communicating our progress is critical to good service internally and to our customers.Valley Fire Protection has been a leader in the fire protection industry for over 40 years.We were founded on the belief that the latest in fire protection technology must be combined with the highest level of service in order to provide the greatest value to our customers. Today we are proud to be a leader in providing advanced fire protection and life safety technology across Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio .Our VFP Plumbing division provides backflow testing and certification in Illinois and Indiana and a full range of plumbing repair and installations services to commercial and residential customers in Illinois.Valley Fire Protection has been a leader in the fire protection industry for over 40 years. We were founded on the belief that the latest in fire protection technology must be combined with the highest level of service in order to provide the greatest value to our customers. Today we are proud to be a leader in providing advanced fire protection and life safety technology across Illinois and Indiana.Things you should know about working at Valley Fire:We are all about our people! We know they are the secret to our collective and individual success.We are a team. We help one another and want to see everyone succeed and meet their personal and professional goals.We are ambitious. We work to be better every day, and our team members have room to grow.We are focused. We know that keeping organized and communicating our progress is critical to good service internally and to our customers.We are seeking a talented
Senior CAD Designer
toprovide design support to the sales department working under the supervision of the Engineering Manager. This individual will be responsible for designing fire sprinkler systems on quoted jobs utilizing designated software to produce customer requirements.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Design fire sprinkler systems in compliance with NFPA codes, manufacturer instructions, local city ordinances, and customer requirementsObtain all appropriate approvalsPrepare shop drawings, material listings and hydraulic calculations (when required)Provide pre-installation support to sales and shopConduct coordination meetings with architects, tradespersons, and general contractorsPerform field visits and walk throughs at buildings, job sites, and officesCommunicate with customers, general contractors, fire departments, architects, and consultants regarding the interpretation of codes, cost impacts and schedulingProvide support to sprinkler fitters in the field throughout project installationResponsible for keeping current on all local and national codes governing the design and installation of fire sprinkler systemsAttend department meetings; follow-up on open items; perform additional organizational duties as requiredKnowledge and Skills:Associates Degree or equivalent requiredExperience/familiar with field conditions and surveying existing buildingsTen (10) years’ experience in mechanical design preferredProficiency with AutoCAD, Hydratec Suite, and Microsoft Office SuiteWorking knowledge in Navisworks, Revit, 3D AutoCAD and Bluebeam desiredMust be able to read and understand architectural, structural, technical, and mechanical drawings and schematicsNICET certifications strongly preferred (if not, will sponsor)Must be able to work well with others in a team-oriented environmentStrong written and verbal communication skillsSolid organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple project tasks simultaneouslyExcellent attention to detailSolid verbal, written and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to train Jr. Designers in all aspects of the positionApply for this Job
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RequiredCompany Benefits
401(k)Health insurance (HMO, PPO, PPO-HSA)Vision insuranceLife insuranceAccident, Hospital, Cancer, Critical Care, STD insurancePaid time offHoliday payValue Creation PlanCompany functionsExplore these links to find out more about us!#J-18808-Ljbffr
We are all about our people! We know they are the secret to our collective and individual success.We are a team. We help one another and want to see everyone succeed and meet their personal and professional goals.We are ambitious. We work to be better every day, and our team members have room to grow.We are focused. We know that keeping organized and communicating our progress is critical to good service internally and to our customers.Valley Fire Protection has been a leader in the fire protection industry for over 40 years.We were founded on the belief that the latest in fire protection technology must be combined with the highest level of service in order to provide the greatest value to our customers. Today we are proud to be a leader in providing advanced fire protection and life safety technology across Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio .Our VFP Plumbing division provides backflow testing and certification in Illinois and Indiana and a full range of plumbing repair and installations services to commercial and residential customers in Illinois.Valley Fire Protection has been a leader in the fire protection industry for over 40 years. We were founded on the belief that the latest in fire protection technology must be combined with the highest level of service in order to provide the greatest value to our customers. Today we are proud to be a leader in providing advanced fire protection and life safety technology across Illinois and Indiana.Things you should know about working at Valley Fire:We are all about our people! We know they are the secret to our collective and individual success.We are a team. We help one another and want to see everyone succeed and meet their personal and professional goals.We are ambitious. We work to be better every day, and our team members have room to grow.We are focused. We know that keeping organized and communicating our progress is critical to good service internally and to our customers.We are seeking a talented
Senior CAD Designer
toprovide design support to the sales department working under the supervision of the Engineering Manager. This individual will be responsible for designing fire sprinkler systems on quoted jobs utilizing designated software to produce customer requirements.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Design fire sprinkler systems in compliance with NFPA codes, manufacturer instructions, local city ordinances, and customer requirementsObtain all appropriate approvalsPrepare shop drawings, material listings and hydraulic calculations (when required)Provide pre-installation support to sales and shopConduct coordination meetings with architects, tradespersons, and general contractorsPerform field visits and walk throughs at buildings, job sites, and officesCommunicate with customers, general contractors, fire departments, architects, and consultants regarding the interpretation of codes, cost impacts and schedulingProvide support to sprinkler fitters in the field throughout project installationResponsible for keeping current on all local and national codes governing the design and installation of fire sprinkler systemsAttend department meetings; follow-up on open items; perform additional organizational duties as requiredKnowledge and Skills:Associates Degree or equivalent requiredExperience/familiar with field conditions and surveying existing buildingsTen (10) years’ experience in mechanical design preferredProficiency with AutoCAD, Hydratec Suite, and Microsoft Office SuiteWorking knowledge in Navisworks, Revit, 3D AutoCAD and Bluebeam desiredMust be able to read and understand architectural, structural, technical, and mechanical drawings and schematicsNICET certifications strongly preferred (if not, will sponsor)Must be able to work well with others in a team-oriented environmentStrong written and verbal communication skillsSolid organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple project tasks simultaneouslyExcellent attention to detailSolid verbal, written and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to train Jr. Designers in all aspects of the positionApply for this Job
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RequiredCompany Benefits
401(k)Health insurance (HMO, PPO, PPO-HSA)Vision insuranceLife insuranceAccident, Hospital, Cancer, Critical Care, STD insurancePaid time offHoliday payValue Creation PlanCompany functionsExplore these links to find out more about us!#J-18808-Ljbffr