CAD Designer

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for CAD Designer. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for fire protection and safety, we invite you to apply today.

The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property all around the world. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller extends its reach globally as well as in domestic markets with offices across the United States. With over 100 years in the industry, our mission is to ensure the highest standards of safety and innovation in comprehensive fire protection services, including installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of critical fire and life safety equipment. Our team remains laser-focused on one goal - making the world a safer place.

Job Summary: A CAD Designer is responsible for creating detailed technical drawings, plans, and schematics using specialized computer software. CAD Operators play a crucial role in engineering accurate drawings essential for the design and production of our fire systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• CAD Design and Drafting: Utilize CAD software, mostly 2D AutoCAD, to create and modify detailed technical drawings, schematics, layouts, and plans for fire safety systems. This includes fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, emergency evacuation plans, and other fire safety-related projects.

• Collaboration with Engineers and Design Teams: Work closely with fire safety engineers, designers, and project managers to understand project requirements and translate conceptual ideas into practical CAD designs.

• Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain an organized record of all CAD drawings, revisions, and updates related to fire safety projects. In addition to drawings, Component Data sheets, Technical Manuals, Certs, and other Contract Data Requirements will be completed as needed. Ensure that the documentation is accurate and accessible for future reference and compliance purposes.

• Quality Control: Perform thorough reviews of CAD drawings to identify any errors or discrepancies. Verify that all design elements are in line with project specifications and industry standards.

• Design Optimization: Suggest improvements and modifications to enhance the efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness of fire safety system designs. Work towards creating innovative and practical solutions for various fire safety challenges.

• Compliance and Regulation Adherence: Stay up to date with fire safety codes, regulations, and industry standards to ensure that all CAD designs meet the required safety guidelines and comply with local, regional, and national regulations is a plus but not required.

• Other duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For:

• High School Diploma / GED, required

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields (or equivalent work experience):

• Computer-Aided Design

• Architecture

• Engineering

• Related technical field

• Experience: Proven experience as a CAD Operator, specifically in the Fire Safety or Building Services industry, is highly desirable.

• CAD Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in using CAD software primarily AutoCAD. Revit, Solid works, Navisworks, ShipConstructor or other industry-specific CAD tools are a plus.

• Proficient with Microsoft office Word and Excel.

• Creating and compiling PDF documents in Adobe and/or Bluebeam.

• Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in creating technical drawings and designs.

• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality work.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues and clients.

• Problem-Solving: A proactive approach to identifying design challenges and finding effective solutions.

• Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt to new software and design methodologies as technology evolves

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Capable of standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods.

Hiller is a drug-free workplace, an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant.

We are proud to operate according to our Core Values: Passion to Perform, Trust to Act, Act Responsibly and Make It Fun.

Most employee benefits start from the first day of employment, including:

• Competitive compensation package, including pay advancement opportunities for industry certifications and continuing education

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental & vision insurance, retirement plans, company paid & voluntary life insurance, company paid short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability, critical illness & accident insurance and paid time off

• Company-provided training, tools and equipment, including $150 annual boot allowance for employees required to wear safety boots in their jobs

• Career advancement potential within a growing company.

Join us in our mission to provide comprehensive fire protection solutions and peace of mind to our customers and together let's make the world a safer place.