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Fire Protection Designer-March 2024
Kansas City
Mar 28, 2026
About Fire Protection Designer

  National Fire Suppression, a division of 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 Protection Designer

  This individual will 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

  • Associates in AutoCAD, demonstrated ability with AutoSprink, or other specialized fire sprinkler layout software

  • Project management experience a plus

  • Proven ability and track record of performing work in a timely manner and meeting deadlines

  • Three years experience in commercial, industrial, and residential design

  • 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

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