Fire Sprinkler Designer JOB-10042598 Anticipated Start Date 10/6/2025 Location Cedar Rapids, IA Type of Employment Contract-to-Hire Employer Info They are North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organization. They take on important projects in every size. They are committed to conducting our business to the highest levels of integrity, ethics, and compliance with the law. The Company has sustained for nearly 130 years as an organization built on honesty and truthfulness. Their success allows us the opportunity to help others achieve their goals. They are committed to helping communities by involving Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Minority Business Enterprises and Women Owned Business Enterprises on our projects. The Company has projects that involve all of the following business markets: Building, Industrial, Mining, Oil, Gas & Chemical, Power, Transportation and Water. Job Summary Seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer role, adept at designing various fire suppression systems and preparing detailed shop drawings, with a preference for AutoSPRINK, HydroCAD, or SprinkCAD experience. Strong organizational skills, self-discipline, and a passion for safety, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment. Job Description • Design fire suppression systems including wet, dry, pre-action, and foam fire sprinkler systems • Perform detailed shop drawings (field installation drawings and hydraulic calculations), field engineering functions (on the jobsite support and review), and operation planning (field installation support) • Compile and prepare plan submittals (shop drawings) and material submittals for review by architects, engineers, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction Coordinate fire sprinkler design with the building structure and other MEP subcontractors. • Prepare project material stock lists to be used for material procurement assist with Field engineering troubleshooting and support for the installation operations on the jobsite Prepare "as-built" drawings for in-house archive and client files. • General understanding of job costs related to engineering, material and fabrication, and labor. • Work productively and meet deadlines timely. • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. • Perform work safely and effectively. • Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. • Willing to teach. Skills Required • at least 5 years of experience in design required • Experience with AutoSPRlNK, HydroCAD, or SprinkCAD preferred NICET certification strongly preferred. • Experienced with MS Excel, Word, and AutoCAD preferred. • High level of self-discipline, motivation, and ability to operate in a team environment with strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. • Team player, but able to work independently; Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative. • Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt. • Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail • Regular, reliable attendance • We are not requiring sprinkler design experience, just preferred. Looking for design/CAD experience and we will teach them the sprinkler side. Education/Training/Certifications • Qualifications: Associates degree in Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related degree is preferred, but 6+ years of experience in design and construction in lieu of degree will be considered. 2+ years fire sprinkler design experience for construction is required. Additional Requirements • Work overtime and weekends as required. Pay Rate/Salary • Base Compensation: $22/hour - $28/hour (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location.) GAS Global Services LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment Decision are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factors protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
See More Details >>Job Title Industrial Mechanical Technician Skilled Job Description Summary Job Description Who Are We? C&W Services is the industry leader in cutting-edge maintenance and janitorial programs for facilities ranging corporate office portfolios and manufacturing plants to large public venues—keeping our client’s facility running smoothly all the time. What’s The Job? • Title: Industrial Mechanical Technician - Skilled • Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa • Salary: Up to $32.00 per hour (depends on experience level determined during interview process-all levels will be considered for this position.) • Hours: Tuesday-Friday 7:00am-5:30pm (1st Shift) What’s in it for me? • Weekly pay on Fridays. • Comprehensive benefits day one, including Employee Perks and Daily Pay Program • Advancement opportunities. • Training to work in a cutting-edge facility. • Company provided safety apparel and uniforms. What Will I Be Doing? Here are just a few things you can expect to do daily: • Team member must be able to work in a team oriented and safety conscious environment. “Safety First” expectations include, but are not limited to, PJHA process, Observation process, and compliance with all company / site safety guidelines and procedures. • Assigned tasks list to include, but not limited to repairs and preventive maintenance on pumps, conveying systems, piping, heat exchangers, power transmissions, and other power-driven rotating equipment. Repairs and preventive maintenance to be performed in conformance with established standards. Expectation of task completion to range from task completion with direct supervision to task completion without supervision, reliant upon assigned tasks and employee’s development. • This position requires the employee to work without supervision. • Assist in formulating preventive maintenance standards / work procedures while performing those duties and provide work order feedback on discrepancies noted in service delivery. • Must have working knowledge of the following topics: using hand / power tools, precision alignment, rigging, pipefitting, welding, blueprint reading, mathematics, Preventive/Predictive Maintenance. • Employee will perform any and all other duties that are assigned by the responsible supervisor. • Must be able to use hand tools on a daily basis such as power tools (hand grinders, saws, impact wrenches, drill press, and hydraulic pullers), and rigging equipment. Also perform welding, using a cutting torch as required. • Must be able to operate and have knowledge of simple and complex heavy industrial equipment such as forklifts, scissors lifts, basket trucks, and skid loaders. • Works from elevated areas such as ladders, platforms, scaffolding, etc. utilizing fall protection equipment as necessary to complete tasks • Must have the flexibility to work all shifts including holidays and weekends as demanded by the job. • Ensures compliance with all company / customer regulations, policies, and procedures. • Achieve performance expectations set forth as part of performance appraisals to include employee development planning. • Communications with all team members to assist the development of short- and long-range planning in assist of the company’s goals and objectives • Maintain personal tools required for your job to include an up to date documented personal tool list. Required tool listing to be supplied as part of employment. • Meet physical requirements of the job. Physical requirements of the job will be provided to you prior to employment. • Perform assigned tasks in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. • Accurate and timely administrative duties to include, but not limited to, time accounting and work order completion. • Must maintain positive customer and employee relations. What Makes Me Qualified? • Experience: 5+ years' experience in industrial maintenance and/or 4+ years education in industrial maintenance technologies / engineering preferred. What are the physical demands of the role? The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. • The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). • Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. • Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. • Substantial lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required • Ability to move for extended or continuous periods of time • Ability to ascend and descend staircases, ladders, and/or step stools • Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment • Ability to operate forklifts or other vehicles in a safe manner • Ability to wear a respirator while performing job duties • Communication/ Expression —The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. • Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). What is the work environment? The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold, wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $27.20 - $32.00 C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us. INCO: “C&W Services”
See More Details >>The Dilling Group provides industrial solutions with exceptional value. We provide services focused on Heavy Industrial Customers for Design Build and Plan Spec construction projects. A Field Engineer is responsible for creating, maintaining, and documenting project information throughout the duration of an assigned project. Communicate project impacts with the project team and customers. Compile weekly reports for the project team and monthly reports for the Senior Management team. This position requires an individual with strong problem-solving skills and decision-making skills. They must be able to work with multiple diverse teams and independently with minimal supervision. Principal Duties and Responsibilities • Create, monitor, and maintain work packages with the Project Manager. • Perform 3D Model bill of material take offs for the created work packages. • Monitor and maintain updates for an Earned Value tracker with the Project Manager. • Monitor and communicate the change in sequencing of large project schedules. • Monitor and communicate the extension or acceleration of large project schedule durations. • Coordinate and facilitate weekly project update meetings. • Monitor Requests for Information (RFI), Submittals, and Change Order Requests throughout several projects. • Assist with project documentation (Change Orders, Equipment Arrival Dates, etc.) throughout a project. • Enter and navigate project repositories such as Procore and Dilling Group store drives. • Perform Lessons Learned Reviews throughout a project. • Performs work that aligns and follows company standards and policies. Education, Training, Licenses and/or Certifications • Proficient in Microsoft Office. • Proficient in Procore. • Proficient in Navisworks. • One or more years of onsite project experience. • Two or more years of office business experience. • Two or more years of experience in the construction or project management industry. • Valid / Current state driver’s license (Preferred) • Understand and communicate construction terminology. • Organizational skills and ability to manage simultaneous tasks and assignments. • Ability to present to team members and the upper-level management team. • Team building skills and the ability to collaborate with groups throughout the company. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Implements new industry technology and systems to help employees perform and decrease costs throughout the company. • Provide quality work that can be distributed to team members and managers throughout the company. • Professional demeanor and positive, caring attitude. • Ability to pass a full background screening and drug screening. • Travel will be required when needing to visit other projects. • Working from the job site office is required.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Cedar Rapids, IA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending practical experience with theoretical learning. Apprenticeships in this field generally span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 65,000 mechanical trade professionals nationwide, with a steady growth trajectory. In Cedar Rapids, the average weekly wage for mechanical trade professionals is around $1,200, with experienced workers often earning upwards of $1,500 per week. Trade schools, local unions, and vocational training programs offer pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a rewarding career with competitive compensation and strong job security.
