Fire Protection Designer

Total Mechanical, Inc.; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mechanical contractor in Southeast Wisconsin is seeking a Fire Protection Designer to join its team. In this full-time position, you will leverage your technical expertise and design capabilities to develop and review fire protection system drawings, ensuring compliance and improving designs through innovation. The role offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401K retirement plan, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Wellness Program including gym reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience designing mechanical systems.
• NICET Level II (or higher) in Water-Based Systems Layout preferred.
• Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate design drawings for fire protection systems.
• Maintain/update CAD system for efficiency.
• Attend job coordination meetings and maintain design schedule.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical expertise

Innovation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Design systems that save lives. Join our fire protection team where your technical expertise, attention to detail, and innovation help create safer buildings—and where your career is supported every step of the way

As Southeast Wisconsin’s largest locally owned mechanical contractor, TOTAL Mechanical delivers comprehensive, mission-critical solutions—from construction and automation to maintenance and emergency services—with an uncompromising commitment to customer service.

Work Location: Corporate Headquarters – Pewaukee

Division: Fire Protection (Full Time, Exempt)

Under the direction of the Division Manager, the Fire Protection Designer is responsible for developing, reviewing, and evaluating design drawings.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Years of Relevant Work Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience designing mechanical (HVAC/plumbing/fire protection/controls) systems, AutoCAD preferred
• Licenses: Driver’s License
• Certificates: NICET Level II (or higher) in Water-Based Systems Layout (preferred)
• Physical Job Requirements: Move throughout office, construction site, and general outdoor environments

Key Activities

1. Understand Project and Equipment. Review project specifications, proposal, addendums, and engineering drawings and effectively incorporate project equipment into the design.
2. Design Project. Develop detailed design drawings, evaluate designs for code compliance, recommend design improvements, maintain design schedule, and attend job coordination meetings as requested.
3. Project Documentation. Maintain all required documentation and provide permit information, and generate record drawings, shop drawings, and fabrication drawings in electronic format.
4. Maintain CAD System. Maintain/update CAD system to ensure maximum efficiency/accuracy is achieved.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Wellness Program including gym reimbursement, wellness discount, and rewards available

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of this position. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Total Mechanical, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer