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