Fire Protection Designer

Western States Fire Protection Company; Campbell (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Annual discretionary bonus

Gym membership reimbursement

PTO and paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Western States Fire Protection Company is seeking a skilled sprinkler designer to plan and design fire sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. You will generate finished representations using Revit, AutoCAD, and AutoSprink, guiding on-site and office teams throughout the project lifecycle.

The role demands strong attention to detail, effective communication, and collaboration with project managers, field teams, and sales representatives.

Qualifications

• This role requires a relevant technical degree and experience in fire sprinkler design.
• NICET certification is a plus and CAD software proficiency is essential.
• Ability to produce accurate drawings and coordinate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Review contract documents and coordinate with contractors to design sprinkler systems.
• Create detailed drawings using Revit, AutoCAD, and AutoSprink.
• Perform BIM coordination and hydraulic calculations as needed.
• Maintain records and coordinate with project managers and sales reps.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Team coordination

Freehand & mechanical lettering

Education

Technical degree or college

NICET certification (preferred)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

AutoSprink

Navis

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam / PDF software

Job description

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 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

This individual will design, coordinate, and possibly project manage the fire sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. He or she will design and create the finished representation for the sprinkler systems using drawing, 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 $25-$45 per hour depending on experience.

Job Qualifications

• Applicable degree from a technical school or college
• NICET certification is a plus
• Demonstrated ability with Revit, AutoCAD, AutoSprink, or other specialized fire sprinkler layout software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, PDF software, Bluebeam
• 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 be detail-oriented and skilled in free hand and mechanical lettering and drawings
• Must have good communication skills
• Must have reliable transportation and live in the Greater Bay Area
• Willing to coordinate and work well with others
• Ability to pass a post-offer drug screen test, background and reference check

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 Revit, AutoCAD, and/or AutoSprink type programs
• Perform BIM coordination duties thru the use of Navis Software
• Perform flow tests and site surveys as needed
• Create stock list for all material required throughout the project
• Perform hydraulic calculations
• 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

Schedule

• 8 hour shift (7:00 – 3:30pm)
• Monday to Friday (In-person)

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.

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Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All 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.

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