Fire Protection Designer (Entry-Level)

What we offer

• Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA
• 401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Gym membership reimbursement

Fire Protection Designer (Entry Level)

Job Responsibilities

• Review construction contract documents and coordinate with sub-contractors and General Contractor/owner to gather the required information to design the project’s sprinkler system
• Thorough use of analytical thinking and problem solving, determine construction feasibility and systems possibilities
• Create detailed drawings through extensive use of AutoCAD and AutoSprink type programs
• Create stock list for all material required throughout the project
• Perform hydraulic calculations
• Develop initial schedules for preliminary project work
• Maintain design historical records for future use
• Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure company is meeting customers’ expectations
• Coordinate with other departments within office to ensure proper handover of job information
• Perform Project Manager functions as required
• Complete other assigned responsibilities as directed by immediate supervisor or other WSFP management personnel

Job Qualifications

• Applicable degree from a technical school or college
• NICET certification is a plus
• Experience in AutoCAD, AutoSprink, or other specialized fire sprinkler layout software
• Project management experience a plus
• Able to perform work in a timely manner and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented, highly motivated, and eager
• Possess good communication skills; both verbal and written
• Willing to coordinate and work well with others
• Willing to pass a post-offer drug screen test, background and reference check
• All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
• VEVRAA Federal Contractor
• A ll qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection and its subsidiaries will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.