Fire Protection Designer I

Western States Fire Protection; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flex Spending (FSA)

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

A leading fire protection company is seeking a Fire Protection Designer I in Missouri. This entry-level role involves creating shop drawings and supporting project managers. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and basic engineering principles knowledge. The position offers full-time employment with benefits such as health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Basic personal computer skills required.
• Ability to understand engineering principles and create shop drawings.
• Follow directions and work with others.
• Regular and reliable attendance required.
• High School diploma or GED; or relevant experience.
• Basic Word, Excel, Email skills required.
• Understanding of construction materials.
• General math skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team to improve project outcomes.
• Monitor and control project materials ordering.
• Train new employees and assist in training of designers.
• Inform supervisor of any issues affecting assignments.
• Provide necessary support for projects.
• Complete additional projects as assigned.

Skills

Basic personal computer skills

Understanding basic principles of engineering

Follow directions

Reliable attendance

Basic Word, Excel, Email skills

Understanding construction materials

General math skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Fire Protection Designer I role at Western States Fire Protection.

Mainline Fire Protection is a division of Western States Fire Protection (WSFP). 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
• Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan)
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

Fire Protection Designer I

The Designer is responsible for communicating the installation requirements of the project to the Project Manager or Senior Designer, fabrication vendor and field crew team. This work consists of creating shop drawings, hydraulic calculations, material lists, then distributing this information accurately and on schedule to others in the company. The designer’s work is guided by principles of engineering and relevant fire codes; these standards must be familiar to the designer. The designer may also place orders for material and assist in the coordination of work with other contractors. The designer may also communicate directly with the customer, under the supervision of their Project Manager or Senior Designer.

Job Responsibilities

• Work in a team atmosphere to improve the outcome of projects.
• Monitoring and controlling the ordering and fabrication of project materials.
• Train new employees, or assist in new designer training and team member development.
• Keep supervisor informed of known actions, written or verbal, which may affect the ability to successfully perform assignments or adversely affect Company operations.
• Provide other support whether apparent, required or needed.
• Complete additional projects as developed and assigned by your supervisor or management.

Job Qualifications

• Basic personal computer skills are required.
• The ability to understand and use the basic principles of engineering and create clear and accurate shop drawings.
• Follow directions and work with others.
• Regular and reliable attendance
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic - Word, Excel and Email office skills are required
• Understanding of commonly used materials in construction
• General math skills

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

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Construction

Missouri, United States