Fire Protection Sales Engineer (Entry-Level)

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 specialize 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

Fire Protection Sales Engineer (Entry-Level)

The primary responsibility of this position is to sell service agreements for fire suppression systems including fire suppression system designs, installations, repairs, system modifications, and upgrades. This individual will cultivate new business relationships, maintain existing accounts, and ensure the fulfillment of established sales goals through estimating and bidding fire protection projects. Embrace a consultative selling technique that includes the ability to analyze client needs, communicate appropriate solutions, and facilitate sales to closure.

This individual will design, coordinate, and project manage the projects he or she sells and manage the ongoing relationship with the customers. This person will have responsibility for the initial planning of a project including scheduling of time, material procurement, analyzing changes, and solving problems.

The pay range for this position is $65-75k per year, depending on level of experience.

Job Responsibilities

Perform site walks to review existing conditions, review construction contract documents, and coordinate with general contractor / owner to gather the required information to develop pricing and proposal and design the project’s fire sprinkler and/or fire alarm system

Through use of analytical thinking and problem solving, determine construction feasibility, systems possibilities, prepare cost estimates , and present effective proposals that offer solutions to customer life safety needs

Determine customer needs by conducting site surveys and communicate effectively to educate the customer about WSFP capabilities

Close sufficient sales to meet sales plan objectives

Develop and maintain an active backlog of proposals and contracts

Create detailed drawings through extensive use of CAD type software

Procurement of all material required throughout the project

Perform hydraulic calculations

Develop initial schedules for preliminary project work

Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure company is meeting customers’ expectations

Coordinate with other departments within office and field technicians to ensure proper handover of job information

Conduct long range project planning and scheduling

Monitor and manage projects to comply with safety, quality, productivity, and profitability requirements

Work with our field superintendents to manage field labor force of assigned projects to assure maximum productivity

Identify changes in projects that impact cost, schedule, or labor requirements

Manage cost estimating for changes in work and submit in a timely manner

Process project billings and monitor outstanding invoices

Continually monitor progress of projects; review reports to ensure compliance with schedule and budgetary guidelines

Forecast future manpower requirements

Oversee work of subcontractors

Report to owner and general contractor about progress and any necessary modifications required

Ensure work complies with codes and permits

Recommend improvements in company procedures and overall company business practices

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related program of study. Associates degree in technical or construction related field.

Experience with CAD software

Proven ability and track record of performing work in a timely manner and meeting deadlines

Detail orientated with an ability to organize and effectively manage multiple complex tasks and solve problems

Ability to coordinate and work in a team environment

Proven positive and professional attitude and customer service skills

Highly motivated and proactive

Excellent communication skills-written and verbal

Previous construction industry experience is preferred

Must be able to pass a background check and post offer drug screen

Valid driver’s license is required

This position is accepting resumes ongoing.

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A ll qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

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