Design Manager

Bilinguallink; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 statutory holidays

5 paid personal days

Group insurance plan

RRSP with 4% employer contributions

Supplemental training

Years of service recognition program

Job summary

Viking is seeking a senior fire protection designer to lead the technical direction for major projects, designing automatic sprinkler systems and producing code-compliant drawings. You will mentor designers, coordinate with project managers, engineers, and trades, perform BIM coordination, and ensure drawings meet all codes throughout the project lifecycle.

You will have proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and HydraCAD, and hold a Diploma in Fire Protection Engineering Technology or Mechanical

Qualifications

• Diploma in Fire Protection Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• P.Eng. designation is considered an asset.
• 10 years of fire protection drafting experience.
• 3 years of team leadership experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Knowledge of HydraCAD is an asset.
• Knowledge of standards and codes for automatic fire protection systems.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Design automatic fire sprinkler systems and produce drawings that comply with current codes and standards.
• Oversee design execution, influence technical direction, and coordinate project phases.
• Mentor Designers, validate solutions, and ensure quality and compliance across the project lifecycle.
• Perform BIM coordination and 3D modeling; participate in interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Review and adjust drawings as the project evolves to maintain technical accuracy.
• Identify material needs, order items via HydraList, and support procurement activities.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Technical direction

Coordination

Problem solving

Education

Diploma in Fire Protection Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering

P.Eng. designation (asset)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

HydraCAD

Job description

As part of a dynamic design team, you will assume a key technical leadership role, serving as the primary technical resource for the Design team while overseeing the design execution of major projects. In this role, you will influence technical direction, coordinate key project phases, and contribute to innovative fire protection solutions on high-profile projects.

Your main responsibility will be to design automatic fire sprinkler systems and produce drawings that comply with current codes and standards. You will also support project management activities and provide technical guidance to ensure successful project execution.

Your challenges will include, but are not limited to:

• Acting as the technical authority for the Design team by providing mentorship and guidance to Designers, validating complex technical solutions, establishing design standards and best practices, supporting technical decision‑making, and ensuring consistent quality, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle
• Participating in project planning by assessing design constraints, timelines, and construction considerations
• Working closely with project managers, engineers, installers, and other trades to ensure proper coordination, problem‑solving, and alignment of project objectives
• Performing BIM coordination, 3D modeling, and participating in interdisciplinary coordination meetings
• Reviewing, verifying, and adjusting drawings throughout the project lifecycle to ensure technical accuracy and compliance
• Designing fire sprinkler systems and positioning sprinklers in accordance with current codes and standards
• Preparing detailed drawings based on architectural, structural, and mechanical plans using AutoCAD, Revit, and HydraCAD
• Conducting field surveys to gather information necessary for accurate design and installation drawings
• Identifying material requirements, ordering materials based on coordinated drawings using HydraList, and supporting procurement activities

Success Factors

• Diploma in Fire Protection Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and significant experience
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is considered an asset
• 10 years of experience in fire protection drafting
• 3 years of team leadership experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
• Knowledge of HydraCAD is considered an asset
• Knowledge of the standards and codes governing the design and installation of automatic fire protection systems
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

Why Join Viking

• Viking values, respects, and supports the interests of its employees from all walks of life. We will consider all qualified candidates
• 12 paid Statutory Holidays and 5 paid personal days per year
• Comprehensive Group Insurance Plan upon hiring, including the virtual care platform Dialogue for a quick access to healthcare services in many Canadian provinces
• Group RRSP with employer contributions (4%) following 3 months of continuous service
• Supplemental training according to employee, market or company needs
• Years of service Recognition Program
• Viking is 100% Canadian owned and operated