Fire Sprinkler Designer

Fire Sprinkler Designer

Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer to design, coordinate, and project manage fire sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. The designer will create detailed drawings using AutoCAD, Auto Sprink, Hydra

CAD, or similar software. Responsibilities include initial project planning, scheduling, material stock listing, analyzing changes, and solving problems. Project management includes overseeing scheduling, planning, construction, expediting, inspection, quality control, and delivery of projects according to established criteria. The role involves tracking costs, profits, and financial measures, and coordinating with site superintendents to manage labor, materials, equipment, utilities, and time.

This position is located in Idaho Falls,  outside the area must be willing to relocate.

Job Responsibilities

• Review construction contract documents and coordinate with sub-contractors and General Contractor/owner to gather information to design the project’s sprinkler system
• Determine construction feasibility and system possibilities using analytical thinking
• Create detailed drawings using AutoCAD, Auto Sprink, Hydra
  
  CAD, or other approved software
• Create stock lists for all materials required
• Perform hydraulic calculations
• Develop initial schedules for preliminary project work
• Maintain design historical records for future use
• Develop positive relationships with customers to ensure expectations are met
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure proper handover of project information
• Monitor and manage projects to comply with safety, quality, productivity, and profitability requirements
• Directly manage field labor for assigned projects to ensure productivity
• Track employee hours and crew mix rates
• Ensure proper staffing on each project
• Identify changes impacting cost, schedule, or labor
• Complete change orders/change estimates in a timely manner
• Monitor project billings for accuracy and positive cash flow
• Monitor progress and ensure schedule and budget compliance
• Assist or lead during field check stages
• Forecast future manpower requirements
• Oversee subcontractors and ensure work complies with codes and permits
• Administer construction contracts and approve work quality and payment requests
• Report progress and necessary modifications to owner and general contractor

Job Qualifications

• NICET certification required, either “In Training” or NICET Level I–IV
• Experience with AutoCAD, Auto Sprink, Hydra
  
  CAD, or other fire sprinkler layout software
• Proven ability to complete work in a timely manner and meet deadlines
• Three years of construction industry experience with knowledge of the Fire Protection industry
• Three years of experience in commercial, industrial, and residential design
• Detail-oriented and able to coordinate with others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to pass a post-offer drug test, background, and reference check

Relocation to Idaho Falls,  required if not already located in the area.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.