Fire Sprinkler Designer

Western States Fire Protection; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 118,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Profit Sharing Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading company in life safety systems is looking for a Fire Sprinkler Designer to join their team. In this role, you will design and coordinate fire sprinkler systems for various building types, utilizing software like AutoCAD to create detailed plans and schedules. A degree in a technical field and NICET certification is preferred, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Degree in fire protection engineering or related field.
• Three years of experience in design preferred.
• Detail-oriented with good drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate fire sprinkler systems.
• Create detailed drawings and stock lists.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and develop project schedules.

Skills

AutoCAD

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Applicable degree from a technical school or college

NICET certification

Tools

AutoSprink

Job description

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Western States Fire Protection (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
• Employee Assistant Program
• Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA
• 401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Gym membership reimbursement
  
  

Fire Sprinkler Designer

This individual will design and coordinate the fire sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. He or she will design and create the finished representation for the sprinkler systems using drawing and drafting skills and tools. The drawings produced will be used as a guide by every other link in the chain of construction, both on-site and in the office. The designer will have responsibility for the initial planning of a project including scheduling of time, creating material stock listing, analyzing changes, and solving problems. Close coordination with the project manager, project superintendent, and sales representative will be required throughout the life of the project.

This is a safety sensitive position.

Job Responsibilities

• Review construction contract documents and coordinate with sub-contractors and General Contractor/owner to gather the required information to design the project’s sprinkler system
• Thorough use of analytical thinking and problem solving, determine construction feasibility and systems possibilities
• Create detailed drawings through extensive use of AutoCAD and AutoSprink type programs
• Create stock list for all material required throughout the project
• Perform hydraulic calculations
• Develop initial schedules for preliminary project work
• Maintain design historical records for future use
• Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure company is meeting customers’ expectations
• Coordinate with other offices to ensure proper handover of job information
• Complete other assigned responsibilities as directed by immediate supervisor or other WSFP management personnel
  
  

Job Qualifications

• Applicable degree from a technical school or college
• NICET certification is a plus
• Demonstrated ability with AutoCAD, AutoSprink, or other specialized fire sprinkler layout software
• Proven ability and track record of performing work in a timely manner and meeting deadlines
• Three years experience in commercial, industrial, and residential design is preferred
• Detail-oriented and skilled in free hand and mechanical lettering and drawings
• Possess good communication skills; both verbal and written
• Willing to coordinate and work well with others
• Willing to pass a post-offer drug screen test, background and reference check
  
  

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

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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