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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.