Designer - Construction

Company Overview

Since 1994, Diversified Fall Protection (DFP) has been a full-service fall protection provider and trusted partner, dedicated to making workplaces safer. Our core purpose is simple yet powerful: Saving Lives. As safety-minded professionals, we deliver integrated fall protection solutions with a focus on reducing risk and keeping workers safe. At DFP, we believe that being Easy to Work With isn't just a pledge it's a principle we live by every day. Guided by our Core Values Resolve, Do the right thing, Be versatile, and Take people to higher ground we strive to build trust with our customers, industry partners, and each other. Everything we do is driven by the belief that the worker is at the center of our brand. When faced with decisions, we ask: Which choice ensures that a worker makes it home at the end of the day? Our culture, commitment, and creative expression all serve this core purpose, often reflected in the message we stand behind: #NoFalls.

Position Summary

The Designer develops compliant fall protection system layouts and engineering submittals, translating design intent into manufacturable and installable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop fall protection system layouts and complete engineering submittal packages.
• Review architectural and structural drawings for coordination and integration.
• Coordinate directly with customers during design development and review cycles.
• Submit approved plans for permitting and deferred submittals.
• Generate schedule of material and production drawings with the use of Inventor.
• Support installation troubleshooting and field coordination.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and internal design practices.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an Architect, Engineering or Construction related industry.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Inventor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of CalOSHA and ANSI fall protection standards.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal Justice Background Check (state and federal)
• Drug Test (4-panel)
• E-Verify eligibility verification

Physical Requirements

• This is a largely sedentary role.
• This position may require employees to sit at a computer station/desk for prolonged periods of time up to 8 hours a day.
• The employee is regularly required to read, count and write to accurately complete documentation required for position.
• Employees must be able to use hands and fingers to operate keyboard and phone and to file and operate office equipment.
• This position may require some walking, bending, reaching and standing.
• Occasional travel may be required, up to 15%, depending on business needs and project requirements.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time salary exempt position with a typical Monday through Friday schedule, following a standard 40-hour workweek. Regular business hours apply, generally within the range of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and may vary based on company needs. This position may require hours beyond the standard working hours listed above to satisfy job duties and department demand.

Benefits

• Benefit eligibility begins on the first of the month following the completion of 30 days of employment.
• Benefits offered are: Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• There is a company-sponsored life insurance policy that employees are eligible for even if waiving other coverages.
• Paid time off accrual and sick pay.
• 401(k) contribution eligibility is the start of the first pay period following the completion of 30 days of employment through John Hancock employer match is 5% at enrollment.

Additional Responsibilities

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the role and does not include every task or responsibility that may be required. Duties and responsibilities may evolve or change over time to meet the needs of the business, and the employee may be asked to perform other related tasks as assigned, with or without prior notice.