Established in 1986, United States Alliance Fire Protection Inc. is a financially strong contractor dedicated to saving lives and property through the life-safety systems we install and service. We seek to hire candidates with a can-do attitude who are ready to apply their problem-solving skills with an innovative best-in-class company that highly values ingenuity and personal integrity. Training will be provided for the best-qualified applicant who may lack some of the desired experiences outlined below.
What we offer:
• Medical • Dental • Vision Insurance • Additional Voluntary Insurance Programs • 401K • Profit-Sharing Plan • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Competitive pay range commensurate with education • Specialized training and experience
Potential job offer at the end of the internship for Post-Graduate position depending on performance.
Fire Sprinkler System Design Intern
The pay range is $20/hour, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Job Description:
Design fire sprinkler systems using AutoCAD and Revit. The design process includes:
• Layout of sprinklers and piping • Hydraulic calculations • 3D BIM coordination • Field surveys • Stock listing of all piping and materials needed for installation
USAFP is the leading fire protection contractor in the Chicago area and works on all types of buildings, including high-rises, warehouses, residential hotels, hospitals, etc. Join the USAFP team to help save lives and protect property through the fire sprinkler systems that we build.
Job Responsibilities:
• Review construction contract documents • Gather all pertinent information necessary to begin the system layout • Prepare fire protection shop drawings and hydraulic calculations utilizing computer technology • Communicate with the authority having jurisdiction and obtain required permits • Coordinate system installation with other trades and troubleshoot solutions • Develop initial schedules for preliminary project work • Communicate with field personnel to ensure correct materials are delivered on time • Maintain necessary records and coordinate within the company for proper transfer and archive • Customer interaction consistent with USA Fires stated Purpose and Mission
Values:
USAFP is committed to the following values:
• Ingenuity • Personal integrity • Customer satisfaction • Teamwork • Continuous improvement
Job Qualifications:
• General computer knowledge and skills • Demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs • Personal organization is necessary to meet deadline-driven tasks • Ability to verbally communicate clearly • Ability to be flexible
Prospective Employees must submit to and pass a Background check and drug screening prior to employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.