Design Trainee

Since 1946, Davis-Ulmer Fire Protection has been providing full-service fire sprinkler, suppression, alarm, and security systems to its customers, while maintaining our reputation as being one of the best companies in the business in the Northeast region. 

At Davis-Ulmer we believe that investing and empowering our employees as leaders develops an organization that delivers innovative solutions and services that create a superior customer experience. The unique blend of our leader's 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, we are looking to add a Design Trainee to our team in Liverpool, NY.  As a Design Trainee, you will learn all aspects of the Design function, while working closely with Designers and Project Managers. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Gains an understanding of the technical design requirements for fire protection systems
• Gains an understanding and knowledge of NFPA standards, building codes and insurance requirements
• Reads, interprets building construction documents such as drawings, specifications and other contract documents
• Prepares fire protection shop drawings, specifications, equipment submittals and computer hydraulic calculations as needed for compliance with applicable fire protection codes
• Prepares equipment stock lists and fabrication lists for fabrication of fire protection piping and hangers
• Assists in the survey of existing buildings for accurate, economical installation of fire protection systems
• Works closely with Design Managers, Sr. Designers, Project Managers, field staff and other employees throughout the company
• Attends related training classes, courses and seminars as requested by supervisor

 Qualification's: 

• Good oral, written and telephone communication skills
• Good customer service skills
• Moderate to advance computer skills
• Time management, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read, analyze building construction documents
• Good mathematical skills

Education and/or Experience: 

• High school diploma / GED required
• Associate's degree preferred with an Engineering degree a plus
• CAD experience required
• 0 to 2 years of experience in the Fire Protection field 

Certificates, License and Registrations: 

• Valid State Driver License
• Lessons toward NICET certifications

 Physical Demands and Work Environment:  

• Office environment - moderate noise
• Construction job sites - moderate to heavy noise, uneven ground, may be subject to heights
• Ability to maneuver in restricted, poorly lit spaces
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times
• May be required to climb a ladder up to 6 feet
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

Davis-Ulmer offers 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.