Junior Designer

W&M Fire Protection is a full-service fire protection contractor with complete design, installation, and fabrication capability.

W&M has proudly served the tri-state and New England areas for almost 30 years and offers a challenging and rewarding work environment.

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Due to continued growth, W&M Fire Protection is looking for a Junior Designer to join our Holbrook, NY team! Designers are responsible for the accurate design and layout of fire protection systems;

this includes limited project management tasks and coordination with other building construction trades.

As a Designer, you will :

• Read and interpret building construction documents such as drawings, specifications and other contract documents.
• Prepare fire protection shop drawings, specifications, equipment submittals and computer hydraulic calculations as needed for compliance with applicable fire protection codes.
• Prepare equipment stock lists and fabrication lists for fabrication of fire protection piping and hangers and purchases material as necessary.
• Survey existing buildings for accurate, economical installation of fire protection systems.
• Work closely with Design Manager, Sr. Designer, Project Managers, field staff and other employees throughout the company.
• Generate Request for Information Forms (RFI’s), test certificates and Operation and Maintenance Manuals (O&M’s).
• Attend Project Manager’s meetings as necessary.
• Attend related training classes, courses and seminars as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications :

• Good oral, written and telephone communication skills.
• Moderate to advanced math and computer skills.
• Time management, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read & analyze building construction documents.

Education and / or Experience :

• High school diploma / GED required; associate degree preferred with an Engineering degree a plus.
• CAD experience preferred.
• Previous experience in Fire Protection Systems design or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations :

Valid Driver's License.

Salary range : $50,000-$60,000 per year.

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

• Construction job sites moderate to heavy noise, uneven ground, may be subject to heights.
• Ability to maneuver in restricted, poorly lit spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• May be required to climb ladders up to 6 feet.
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).

Davis-Ulmer and its subsidiaries are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic.

Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

DAVIS-ULMER'S ENDURING PURPOSE : "To protect what people value most."

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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