Fire Alarm Designer

Western States Fire Protection; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Job summary

A leading fire protection company in California is seeking a Fire Alarm Designer to create detailed alarm system designs for various buildings. Responsibilities include coordinating with subcontractors, producing drawings using AutoCAD, and managing project schedules. Candidates should have at least three years of design experience and proficiency in AutoCAD. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate of $24 to $36 depending on experience and provides comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in commercial, industrial, and residential design.
• Willing to pass a post-offer drug screen test, background, and reference check.
• Project management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review construction contract documents and coordinate with subcontractors.
• Create detailed drawings through extensive use of AutoCAD.
• Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Applicable degree from a technical school or college

Tools

AutoSprink

HydraCAD

Job description

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Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries are more than a company. We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, our values, and each other. And we believe in making our own luck, creating our own opportunities. WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating, finding ways to create new value and seizing new opportunities.

Protecting lives and property since 1985, WSFP and its subsidiaries specialize in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple: integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment.

What We Offer

• Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance 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 Alarm Designer

This individual will design; coordinate, and possibly project manage the fire alarm systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. He or she will design and create the finished representation for the alarm systems using drawing and drafting skills and tools. The drawings produced will be used as a guide by every other link in the chain of construction, both on-site and in the office. The designer will have responsibility for the initial planning of a project including scheduling of time, creating material stock listing, analyzing changes, and solving problems. Close coordination with the project manager, project superintendent, and sales representative will be required throughout the life of the project.

This position has a salary range of $24-$36/hour depending on experience.

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, AutoSprink, or HydraCAD 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
• Demonstrated ability with AutoCAD or other specialized fire sprinkler layout software
• Project management experience a plus
• Proven ability and track record of performing work in a timely manner and meeting deadlines
• Three years’ experience in commercial, industrial, and residential design
• Must have good communication skills
• 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

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Construction

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