Fire Protection Designer (Entry-Level) Job at Western States Fire Protection in

MediabistroArlington, TX, United States

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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 specializes 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 Protection Designer (Entry Level)

This individual will learn to design; coordinate, and possibly project manage 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.

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 departments within office to ensure proper handover of job information

Perform Project Manager functions as required

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

Experience in AutoCAD, AutoSprink, or other specialized fire sprinkler layout software

Project management experience a plus

Able to perform work in a timely manner and meet deadlines

Detail-oriented, highly motivated, and eager

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

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Construction

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Fire Protection Designer • Arlington, TX, United States