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Looking for Philippines-based candidates
Job Role: Mechanical CAD Drafter - Fire Protection
Compensation range: $1,000 USD - $1,500 USD / Monthly
Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement
Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the client's US business hours (approx. 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday, Pacific Time)
Who We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian and US companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote so you'll be able to work from home.
Who The Client Is: An established fire protection and life safety company serving commercial, industrial, and other building projects. The business provides end-to-end fire protection services, including design, engineering, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of various fire and life safety systems.
Role Overview: We are seeking a Mechanical CAD Drafter - Fire Protection with strong AutoCAD skills to support the preparation and development of technical drawings and documentation for fire protection systems. The successful candidate will work closely with the existing team on high-rise fire protection projects, producing accurate drawings, block plans, schematics, and construction documentation.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced AutoCAD professional looking to develop specialized experience in fire sprinkler and fire alarm drafting, with training and guidance provided on the client's specific standards and requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare detailed AutoCAD drawings for fire protection systems, including fire sprinkler and fire alarm layouts and associated components
Develop detailed block plans, schematic diagrams, and technical drawings for submission and construction purposes
Assist with the preparation and updating of drawings for high-rise fire protection projects
Work closely with engineers and the existing design team to ensure drawings accurately reflect design intent, project specifications, and applicable requirements
Review drawings and incorporate feedback from design and engineering teams to maintain accuracy and compliance
Make revisions and updates to existing fire protection drawings as project requirements evolve
Support coordination with other disciplines to ensure drawings are properly integrated and clash-free
Learn and apply the client's fire protection drafting standards, techniques, and best practices
Ensure drawings and other technical documentation are accurate, complete, and delivered within required project deadlines
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, with proven experience producing detailed technical drawings
Experience drafting fire sprinkler, fire alarm, fire protection, mechanical, electrical, or other building services drawings is highly desirable
Understanding of fire protection drawings, including sprinkler layouts, fire alarm layouts, hydrants, fire pumps, or related systems, is an advantage
Experience designing sprinkler or hydrant systems is not required
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate technical documentation
Ability to quickly learn and apply industry-specific fire protection standards and drafting requirements
Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineers, architects, and project teams
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet project deadlines while maintaining quality
Proactive, solution-oriented approach with a willingness to learn and develop within a specialized technical field
Must be based in the Philippines and able to work remotely
Work Arrangement & Expectations:
This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.
To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:
Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as "Independent Contractor")
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