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Lead Designer/Design Manager-October 2024
Houston
Oct 28, 2026
About Lead Designer/Design Manager

  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

  Lead Designer

  This position is a “Great Opportunity” for a designer that desires to move up within a great industry and company like Western States Fire Protection. This individual will lead a group of 3 – 5 fire sprinkler designers by providing knowledge, support, and training. He or she will work closely with the Division Managers and Area Manager to schedule and coordinate design and scheduling. He or she will also be required to lead by example. There will also be opportunities for leadership training, project management, and sales/estimating.

  Job Responsibilities

  Support a group of 3-5 fire sprinkler designers by providing leadership and training.

  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, AutoSprink, or HydraCAD type programs

  Coordinate with other trades using BIM/3D modeling.

  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

  NICET III certification

  Demonstrated ability with AutoCAD, AutoSprink, HydraCAD, or other specialized fire sprinkler layout software

  BIM/3D Coordination experience

  Project management experience a plus

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

  Five years’ minimum experience in fire sprinkler design

  Detail-oriented

  Possess good communication skills

  Willingness and ability to teach others.

  Willing to coordinate and work well with others

  Willing to pass a drug screen test and a background 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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