Fire Sprinkler Design Technician - Entry Level - Los Angeles, CA

Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company; Huntington Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term disability

401k with match

EPSP

Job summary

Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an entry-level Fire Sprinkler Design Technician. You will work with the design team to layout and design water-based fire protection systems, perform hydraulic calculations, and prepare drawings for field installation.

This role offers growth with strong training and development within VFPG’s reputable group. The position emphasizes CAD design, code interpretation, and collaboration with project managers and field crews to ensure

Qualifications

• CAD experience required.
• Experience with HydraCAD, AutoSprink or similar preferred.
• Experience using Bluebeam, Adobe Pro to markup PDFs preferred.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Experience with fire protection systems, building codes and standards preferred.
• MS Excel, Outlook, Word required.
• High school diploma/GED required.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree with engineering emphasis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout sprinkler system, including hydraulic calculations.
• Ensure designs meet NFPA and local codes.
• Provide detailed drawings to field crews for installation.
• Drafting/layout, code interpretation, coordination with architects/engineers and building officials, procurement, and coordination with field personnel.
• Contribute to project through installation and turnover to Owner.

Skills

CAD experience

HydraCAD

AutoSprink

Bluebeam

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree (engineering emphasis)

Tools

HydraCAD

AutoSprink

Job description

Fire Sprinkler Design Technician - Entry Level - Los Angeles, CA

Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company

Fire Sprinkler Design Technician - Entry Level - Los Angeles, CA

Huntington Beach, CA 92649

Salary: 25.00 - 32.00 USD / HOUR

Are you someone who enjoys learning and thrives with attention to detail? Are you looking for a rewarding job that takes a project from concept to reality? Then Kimble Fire Protection, part of Viking Fire Protection Group, would love for you to join our team as an entry level Fire Sprinkler Design Technician. In this position, you would be responsible for working with our team of salesmen, project managers, and field crews to layout and design a fully functional fire sprinkler system. Kimble is looking for a driven individual who likes the fast pace of construction and thrives with details.

For 100 years, Viking Fire Protection Group has forged an unparalleled reputation for excellence in the design, installation, service, and maintenance of fire protection systems. VFPG's project experience is National, our specialized capabilities are virtually unlimited, and we pride ourselves on developing our people.

Job Summary:

A Entry Level Sprinkler Engineering Technician will work in a team environment to design a water-based fire protection systems. Work will include all aspects of the system design including CAD layout, code interpretation, design submittal, coordination, and material procurement. This individual will also continue to support the project through installation and turnover to the Owner. VFPG Company places strong emphasis on individual training and development with strong opportunities for future advancement for those driven to excel.

Requirements:

• CAD experience a required
• Experience with HydraCAD, AutoSprink or similar preferred
• Experience using Bluebeam, Adobe Pro to markup and package PDF's preferred
• Self-motivated, driven, possess strong attention to detail, have the ability to multi-task ongoing projects, and have a strong sense of teamwork.
• Experience with fire protection systems, building codes and standards, and general constructionis preferable.
• Experience with MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word required
• High school diploma/GED required
• Associates degree or Bachelors degree with engineering emphasis preferred

Responsibilities:

• Working with the design team to complete layout and design of a complete sprinkler system including running hydraulic calculations
• Ensure the design meets NFPA and local codes
• Providing detailed drawings to the field crews allowing a seamless and smooth installation
• Drafting/layout of fire protection systems, code interpretation, coordination with architects/engineers/building trades and building officials, material procurement, and coordination with field personnel.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-term disability, 401k with match, EPSP

Pay Range:

$25 - $32/hr. depending on experience

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.