Fire Alarm Designer
Western States Fire Protection · Lakewood, CA · 13 mo ago
OTHR$24–$36/hrFull-time
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
- Anual Discretionary Bonus
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Gym membership reimbursement
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, AutoSprink, or HydraCAD 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
- Cookordinate 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
- Demonstrated ability with AutoCAD 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
- Must have good communication skills
- Willing to coordinate and work well with others
- Willing to pass a post-offer drug screen test, background and reference check