Job Title: AutoCAD Drafter
Secured Network Solutions, Inc. (SNS), is a leading fire, security, and telecommunications infrastructure company. As a Premier Low Voltage Contractor, SNS prepares submittal and field installation drawings, installation details, calculations, and submittal data for fire alarm, detection systems, and Voice Data & Fiber based on the requirements set by NFPA code standards, the International Building and Fire Codes, and the Local Authority or fire marshal.
The AutoCAD drafter will be expected to learn how to read construction drawings, prepare fire alarm and detection installation drawings, and battery calculations.
These tasks, for this, being part of the construction industry, require extremely tight schedules and are deadline-driven. The key attributes needed for this position are Drive, Adaptability, and Effective Intelligence (learning a principle and applying it to unique situations). The most successful candidates will exhibit the qualities of humility, integrity, and team-ability.
We are looking for resilient candidates who can learn new things quickly, have a curious mind, are not afraid to ask questions, are able to adapt to changes, meet deadlines, and be humble enough to learn from mistakes.
We pride ourselves on developing talented internal people into the managers and leaders of the future. Our success is evidenced by the number of successful, long-term employees currently on our staff. We commit extensive resources to training and developing our people through formal programs and hands-on experience. Our experienced personnel, use of innovative technology, and genuine dedication to customer service have established us as a trusted source for the fire protection and low-voltage industries.
We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Responsibilities
- Design fire alarm and detection systems
- Design Voice Data & Fiber Networks
- Detailing of shop drawings (field installation drawings and battery calculations)
- Compile and prepare plan submittals (shop drawings) and material submittals for review by architects, engineers, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction
- Coordinate fire alarm and detection design with the building structure and other MEP subcontractors
- Prepare “as-built” drawings for in-house archive and client files
- NFPA Codes, Building Code, and Fire Code research.
Qualifications
- Experience and familiarity with MS Excel and Word
- Strong experience in AutoCAD preferred
- Able to learn how to read construction, engineering, architectural, and structural plans
- High level of self-discipline and ability to operate in a team environment
- Highly motivated with a passion for excellence and taking initiative
- Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
- A passion for safety and ensuring that nobody gets hurt
- Having the humility to learn from mistakes and not make the same mistakes twice
- Able to move between working with a team to working independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
- Organized, time and deadline conscious, and attention to detail.
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- 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. Work overtime and weekends as required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of AutoCAD experience do you have?
- Briefly explain your experience, if any, with low-voltage electrical system drawings.
- Briefly explain your experience, if any, with fire alarm system drawings.
- This position requires the applicant to have a clean background. Do you have a clean background?
- Please briefly describe your experience with AutoCAD software. The more detailed the better.
License/Certification:
- AutoCAD Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Chesapeake, VA 23320 (Required)
Work Location: In person
