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Description

Are you someone who enjoys learning and thrives with attention to detail? Are you looking for a rewarding job that takes a project from concept to reality? Then Valley Fire Protection, part of Viking Fire Protection Group, would love for you to join our team as a Fire Sprinkler Design Technician.  In this position, you would be responsible for working with our team of salesmen, project managers, and field crews to layout and design a fully functional fire sprinkler system.  Valley is looking for a driven individual who likes the fast pace of construction and thrives with details. 

For 100 years, Viking Fire Protection Group has forged an unparalleled reputation for excellence in the design, installation, service, and maintenance of fire protection systems.  VFPG’s project experience is National, our specialized capabilities are virtually unlimited, and we pride ourselves on developing our people.  

Job Summary:

A Sprinkler Engineering Technician will work in a team environment to design a water-based fire protection systems.  Work will include all aspects of the system design including CAD layout, code interpretation, design submittal, and coordination.  This individual will also continue to support the project through installation and turnover to the Owner.  VFPG Company places strong emphasis on individual training and development with strong opportunities for future advancement for those driven to excel.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Working with the design team to complete layout and design of a complete sprinkler system including running hydraulic calculations
• Ensure the design meets NFPA and local codes
• Providing detailed drawings to the field crews allowing seamless and smooth installation
• Drafting/layout of fire protection systems, code interpretation, coordination with architects/engineers/building trades and building officials, material procurement, and coordination with field personnel. 

Requirements:

• 4 -5 years of fire sprinkler design and layout experience required
• CAD experience a required
• Experience with HydraCAD, AutoSprink or similar required
• Experience using Bluebeam, Adobe Pro to markup and package PDF’s preferred
• Self-motivated, driven, possess strong attention to detail, have the ability to multi-task ongoing projects, and have a strong sense of teamwork.  
• Experience with MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word required
• High school diploma/GED required
• Associates degree or Bachelors degree with engineering emphasis preferred

Benefits

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-term disability, 401k with match, EPSP

Pay Range:

$75,000 - $90,000/yr depending on prior work experience

EEO statement/Affirmative Action:

• Viking Fire Protection Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of religion, disability, protected veteran status, age, sex, race, color, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law
• Viking Fire Protection Group complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and qualified employees with disabilities. If you wish to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Dan Broich.