Fire Alarm Designer

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 This individual will design and coordinate the fire alarm systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. He or she will design and create the finished representation for the alarm 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 fire alarm system Thorough use of analytical thinking and problem solving, determine construction feasibility and systems possibilities Create detailed drawings through extensive use of AutoCAD, AutoSprink, or HydraCAD type programs Create stock list for all material required throughout the project Perform 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 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 Must have good communication skills 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. Accessibility: If you need help accessing this page, please contact: Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection and its subsidiaries 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 All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection and its subsidiaries 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 If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English – Spanish – Arabic - Chinese #J-18808-Ljbffr