Fire Sprinkler Designer

AMS Industries, Inc

$85K — $125K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and math skills
  • Attention to detail with knowledge of hydraulic calculations
  • Ability to read and understand construction blueprints
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing environments and travel as needed
  • Experience with design software is a plus (e.g., AutoSprink, Hydratec, AutoCAD)
  • NICET certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Prepare efficient and compliant fire sprinkler design drawings using design software and 3D modeling
  • Coordinate pipe and sprinkler locations with other trades
  • Perform hydraulic calculations to determine appropriate pipe sizes
  • Stocklist materials for fabrication and purchasing
  • Detail shop drawings for installation
  • Submit permit documents to municipalities and expedite approvals
  • Attend meetings to report work status and provide information on quotes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Tuition and training incentives for continuing education
  • Life, disability, and AD&D insurance
  • Profit-sharing opportunities based on company success
  • Career growth through mentorship and advancement
  • Paid time off (PTO) and volunteer time off (VTO)
Full Job Description
The Role

As a Fire Sprinkler Designer at AMS, you're the precision behind every system. Out of our beautiful Woodridge, IL facility, reporting to the AVP of Fire Protection, you'll support the design and layout of fire sprinkler systems for a variety of commercial and industrial projects, working closely with project managers, engineers, field teams, and other trades to ensure designs are accurate, code-compliant, and aligned with project specifications.

You'll prepare fire sprinkler design drawings that maximize efficiency, meet code compliance and industry standards, and coordinate with building components and other trades, using design software and 3D modeling. The work includes coordinating pipe and sprinkler locations with building components and other trades, preparing hydraulic calculations to determine pipe sizes, stocklisting materials for fabrication and purchasing, and detailing shop drawings for installation.

You'll submit drawings, documentation, and completed applications for permits to the proper municipalities and authorities with the appropriate transmittal forms, expediting drawing approvals on a timely and consistent basis. The role also includes attending company meetings and reporting on the status of work as required, and providing accurate and complete information on reports and quotes. As an employee-owned company, the precision you deliver is precision you share in, with Quality, Integrity, Reliability built into every system.

What You'll Own

  • Prepare fire sprinkler design drawings that maximize efficiency, meet code compliance and industry standards, and coordinate with building components and other trades, using design software and 3D modeling.
  • Coordinate pipe and sprinkler locations with building components and other trades.
  • Prepare hydraulic calculations to determine pipe sizes.
  • Stocklist materials for fabrication and purchasing.
  • Detail shop drawings for installation.
  • Submit drawings, documentation, and completed permit applications to the proper municipalities and/or authorities, with the appropriate transmittal forms.
  • Attend company meetings and report status of work as required.
  • Provide accurate and complete information on reports and quotes.
  • Expedite drawing approvals on a timely and consistent basis.


What You Bring

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and mathematical aptitude, with attention to detail, a good working knowledge of hydraulic calculations, and the ability to read and understand construction blueprints.
  • Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities under time constraints.
  • Flexibility to be available as needed and to travel to client sites when necessary.


Preferred
  • Knowledge of and experience using design software, such as AutoSprink, Hydratec, and/or AutoCAD.
  • NICET certification.


$85-$125K Base • DOE

Location Woodridge, IL

Type Full-Time • On-Site

Department Fire Protection

Reports To Associate Vice President

Travel TBD
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Megan Tommer

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The Package
More Than A Paycheck

As a 100% employee-owned company, your success is literally shared. We back our standard of excellence by investing in the people who deliver it.

Health, Dental & Vision Comprehensive family coverage

Continuing Education Tuition & training incentives

Life & Disability AD&D and short-term coverage

Profit Sharing You win when we win

Real Career Path Mentorship & advancement

PTO & VTO Vacation + paid volunteer time

No Black Holes
How Hiring Works

1
Apply

Send your resume. Five minutes, no endless forms.

2
Phone Screen

A real conversation with Megan about your experience and goals.

3
Team Interview

Meet the team and walk through how you work.

4
Offer

A clear, competitive offer with the full ESOP picture.

5
Welcome

Onboard as an employee-owner and start winning work.

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