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Entry-Level CAD Designer

Firetrol Protection Systems
  • Houston, TX
  • $35,360–$43,680 Per Year
  • Instant Apply
1 day ago

Job Description

Firetrol is a National Leader in fire protection and life safety services. For more than 37 years, Firetrol has been trusted to deliver solutions helping organizations mitigate risk by achieving their protection goals and objectives. We are currently seeking someone who has an enthusiastic attitude and strong work ethics with a passion for drafting and design.

 

Responsibilities:

    • Use AutoCAD to prepare and revise fire sprinkler layouts under the guidance of an experienced designer.
    • Review architectural and structural drawings and flag missing dimensions, conflicts, or questions for the design team.
    • Learn to assist with hydraulic calculations, material lists, and fabrication stock lists.
    • Incorporate feedback from designers, project managers, and field foremen into drawing revisions.
    • Help assemble drawing packages for permit review and fabrication.
    • Join experienced team members on occasional jobsite visits to take measurements and verify field conditions.

Requirements

Experience/Qualifications Required:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Basic AutoCAD skills gained through coursework, technical training, or work experience.
  • Ability to read basic construction drawings and work with dimensions, scale, and measurements.
  • Attention to detail, good organization, and the ability to ask questions and apply feedback.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Other Requirements:

    • Basic AutoCAD skills gained through coursework, technical training, or work experience.
    • Ability to read basic construction drawings and work with dimensions, scale, and measurements.
    • Attention to detail, good organization, and the ability to ask questions and apply feedback.
    • Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Firetrol offers competitive wages and top-of-the-line benefits that include health, dental vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, generous paid time off practice and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting. Additionally, sponsors training and education opportunities. Finally, Firetrol offers career growth opportunities, not just a job.

Numbers & Facts

LocationHouston, TX
IndustryOther/Not Classified
Salary$35,360–$43,680 Per Year
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Websitehttp://www.firetrol.net/

About Company

For over 30 years, Firetrol Protection Systems has been creating a safe place to work, play, live, attend school or shop at the mall. Our team of dedicated professionals provides valuable protection against the potentially devastating effects of fire by designing, installing, inspecting and servicing modern fire suppression and life safety systems. We are a national leader in providing the very latest in technology and services for fire protection, suppression and alarm systems and equipment. Our products and services include Fire Alarm and Detection Systems, Wet and Dry Sprinkler Systems, Alarm and Detection Control Panels, Heat, Smoke and Gas Sensors, Automatic Fire Pumps, Monitoring Services, Special-Hazard Fire Suppression Systems, Monitoring Service, Backflow Prevention Systems and other related services and products. Firetrol Protection Systems has been the Southwest’s leading fire protection and life safety company for over 30 years. Our full service company designs, installs, repairs, services, and inspects a wide variety of fire suppression and life safety systems.

Skills

  • Architectural Servicesunmatched
  • AutoCADunmatched
  • CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Construction Drawingsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Fire Safetyunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
  • Life Safety Systemsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Risk Managementunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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