Fire Protection Mechanical VDC Designer – Impact & Growth

Hooper-Corporation; DeForest (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

9 paid holidays

Identity Theft Protection

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Hooper-Corporation is seeking a Mechanical VDC Designer to lead the layout and design of fire protection systems in compliance with applicable codes. The role emphasizes alignment with contract scope and customer requirements, with field surveys as needed.

Based in Wisconsin, Hooper values safety, collaboration, and craftsmanship, offering comprehensive benefits and a legacy of community engagement. Office-based with some travel to field locations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of fire protection design experience.
• 2-year associate degree in engineering (fire protection technology).
• Understanding of NFPA and state/local codes.
• Team-oriented with ability to collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Designs fire protection systems in accordance with local, state, and national codes, ensuring compliance with contract scope and customer requirements; performs field surveys as needed to verify conditions.
• Prepares hydraulic calculations, submittal packages, and detailed material cut lists to support fabrication and installation, addresses questions from fabrication shop and field personnel.
• Coordinates design layouts with other trades (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) to ensure proper system integration and fit within the building structure.
• Secures necessary approvals from architects, engineers, owners, local authorities, and insurance companies; maintains organized project records throughout the design process.
• Communicate with stakeholders to resolve design issues, manage change orders, and assist with technical documentation such as RFIs.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Fire protection design

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in engineering (fire protection technology)

Tools

NFPA codes

Job description

Hooper-Corporation is seeking a Mechanical VDC Designer to lead the layout and design of fire protection systems in compliance with applicable codes. The role emphasizes alignment with contract scope and customer requirements, with field surveys as needed.

Based in Wisconsin, Hooper values safety, collaboration, and craftsmanship, offering comprehensive benefits and a legacy of community engagement. Office-based with some travel to field locations.