Apprentice Fire Sprinkler Designer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Founded in 1945, Eastern Fire has grown from a small, family-owned business into a leading provider of fire protection services in the Northeast United States. Renowned for its reliability, expertise, and comprehensive service offerings, including design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire protection systems, Eastern Fire remains dedicated to protecting lives and property, continually evolving to meet the challenges of a fast-changing industry while maintaining the core values of integrity, quality, and customer satisfaction instituted by its founders.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to add a Fire Sprinkler Designer to our team in Auburn, ME.  As a Fire Sprinkler Designer, you will be responsible for creating detailed plans and specifications for fire sprinkler systems in various types of buildings, including residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Your primary duties will include analyzing building blueprints, designing efficient and compliant fire sprinkler systems, and preparing necessary documentation for project approval and execution. You will also collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure the designs meet all local, state, and national fire safety codes and standards. Proficiency in design software, excellent attention to detail, and a strong understanding of fire protection systems are essential for success in this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reads and interprets construction documents such as drawings, specifications, project manuals, and project schedules
• Prepares fire protection shop drawings, requests for information, material data submittals, hydraulic calculations, field installation drawings, as-built drawings, and operations and maintenance manuals in compliance with fire protection codes and standards
• Prepares material lists for fire protection system components for installation (including pre-fabrication lists)
• Surveys new and existing buildings and fire sprinkler systems for accurate designs
• Works closely with the design manager, project managers, superintendents, and foremen to provide deliverables in an efficient and effective manner

Minimum Qualifications:

• Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Moderate math and computer skills
• Time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills

 Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma / GED required
• 2+ years of fire sprinkler design experience preferred
• HydraCAD experience preferred 
• Degree in Computer-Aided Design, Construction Management, Project Management Engineering, Fire Science, or a related field preferred

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Valid driver's license required
• NICET Certification (Water-based systems layout) and/or NFPA Certification (Water-based system professional) preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Office environment - moderate noise
• 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 12 feet
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

As part of the DU Family of Companies, we believe that investing and empowering our employees as leaders develops an organization that delivers innovative solutions and services that create a superior customer experience.  The unique blend of our leader's abilities and the ownership of their work, combined with our culture and values, creates something that is simply described as the Davis-Ulmer difference.

Why Choose DU Family of Companies?

1. Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive pay rates for experienced professionals, ensuring your skills are recognized and rewarded appropriately.
2. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy an industry-leading benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and additional perks, ensuring your health and well-being are taken care of.
3. Strength of the Family:The Davis-Ulmer Family of Companies, with over 30 locations across the East Coast and Midwest, epitomizes the strength of a team-first mindset. Embracing a culture of collaboration, we unite to share knowledge, resources, and best practices across our network of branches. This collective approach strengthens us as a cohesive group, amplifying our impact far beyond what any individual business unit could achieve alone.
4. Backed by APi Group: As a subsidiary of APi Group, a publicly traded, multi-billion-dollar corporation headquartered in Minnesota, we provide the financial stability and support needed for success. Benefit from world-class training and leadership development opportunities, backed by a powerhouse in the Fire Life Safety & Security industry.
5. Long-Term Career Relationships: Many of our employees have been with us for 20+ years! We believe in investing in the right people, fostering enduring professional relationships that benefit both individuals and the company alike. Join us and become part of a community where your dedication is recognized and valued for the long term. 
6. Values Match: We prioritize hiring individuals whose values align with ours. Our commitment to value-driven recruitment is a cornerstone of our People/Talent Development Operating Code.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

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

All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.