Set Designer jobs in Leominster, MA

Cogswell Sprinkler Company, a subsidiary of Davis-Ulmer Sprinkler Company, Inc., has over 30 years of experience in designing, installing, inspecting, services and maintaining fire protection systems. We strive to stay on the cutting edge of technological advances in the industry, so we are always prepared to meet any of our clients' requirements.

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

Due to continued growth and an opportunity to utilize the resources of our Family of Companies, we are excited to hire a Designer to participate in our new Designer Development Program. This program consists of both virtual and in-person mentoring, professional development and a 10-year career path.

Job Description:

This individual will assist in the design and coordination of fire protection systems for various facilities. The candidate will design and create the finished representation for wet and dry sprinkler systems using drawing and drafting skills and tools. Drawings produced will be used as a guide by every other link in the chain of construction, both on-site and in the office. The trainee will have close coordination with the project manager and Lead Designer throughout the respective projects.

Why work for Cogswell Sprinkler?

• We offer competitive pay for experienced individuals.
• We are owned by the APi Group, a publicly traded, multi-billion-dollar corporation based in Minnesota. This is a benefit that provides financial support and backing, world-class training, and leadership development.
• We offer an industry leading benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.
• We are an engaged organization with strong and authentic values, with clear evidence of trust and fairness, where two-way promises and commitments are understood and fulfilled.
• We hire people whose values align with ours. This is a key element of our People/Talent Development Operating Code.
• Many of our employees have worked with us for over 30 years. We believe if you invest in the right people, you will create long-lasting professional relationships that benefit everyone

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for initial planning of a project including scheduling of time, creating material stock lists, analyzing changes, and solving problems
• Learn how to design various dry and wet fire protection systems following required codes
• Assist with field surveys of existing buildings and systems
• Learn and use design software for 2-D & 3-D drawings
• Assist with system calculations
• Work with key customers and our design/build team to prepare conceptual drawings and estimates
• Produce shop drawings and as-built drawings
• Assist with system and equipment selection
• Assemble system specifications and O&M Manuals
• Communicate with field personnel to ensure information flow

Specific Requirements:

• AutoCAD experience preferred
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (copier/printer, etc.)
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% or more of the time
• Open cube office work environment, noise level – quiet to moderate

Qualifications/Skills:

• Good planning and problem-solving skills
• Good math skills
• Able to understand big picture issues
• Good communication, written, verbal, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Professional and detail oriented. File organization skills.
• Good with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Reliable with ability to complete tasks within deadlines and communicate results back to the team
• Possess a progressive, positive attitude
• Ability to work as part of a team to achieve the Company’s overall goals

Davis-Ulmer and our Family of Companies offer a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K match program, employer funded profit-sharing plan and a variety of voluntary benefits.

Davis-Ulmer and its subsidiaries are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.