Western States Fire Protection Company

Lead Designer/Design Manager

LocationHouston, TX

About This Job

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.



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All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection and its subsidiaries 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.


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