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