Fire Protection VDC Designer: Codes-Driven System Layout

Hooper Deforest; DeForest (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Matching 401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Paid time off (PTO)

9 paid holidays

Identity theft protection

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Hooper is seeking a Mechanical VDC Designer to layout and design fire protection systems in accordance with local, state, and national codes for assigned contracts. This role sits primarily in an office setting with occasional travel to field locations.

You will coordinate with HVAC, plumbing, and electrical teams to ensure proper system integration, and you will produce hydraulic calculations, submittal packages, and detailed material lists to support fabrication and installation.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of fire protection design experience.
• 2-year associate degree in engineering, preferably in fire protection technology.
• Solid understanding of NFPA and related codes.

Responsibilities

• Design fire protection systems in accordance with codes and contract scope.
• Prepare hydraulic calculations, submittal packages, and material cut lists.
• Coordinate design with HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trades for proper integration.
• Secure approvals from architects, engineers, owners, and authorities; maintain project records.
• Communicate with stakeholders to resolve design issues, manage changes, and assist with RFIs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Fire protection design

NFPA codes

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in engineering (fire protection tech)

Job description

Hooper is seeking a Mechanical VDC Designer to layout and design fire protection systems in accordance with local, state, and national codes for assigned contracts. This role sits primarily in an office setting with occasional travel to field locations.

You will coordinate with HVAC, plumbing, and electrical teams to ensure proper system integration, and you will produce hydraulic calculations, submittal packages, and detailed material lists to support fabrication and installation.