Location : Dartmouth

Status : Permanent, Full time
Job Description

As part of a dynamic design team, you will assume a key technical leadership role, serving as the primary technical resource for the Design team while overseeing the design execution of major projects. In this role, you will influence technical direction, coordinate key project phases, and contribute to innovative fire protection solutions on high-profile projects.

Your main responsibility will be to design automatic fire sprinkler systems and produce drawings that comply with current codes and standards. You will also support project management activities and provide technical guidance to ensure successful project execution.

Your challenges will include, but are not limited to:

Acting as the technical authority for the Design team by providing mentorship and guidance to Designers, validating complex technical solutions, establishing design standards and best practices, supporting technical decision-making, and ensuring consistent quality, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle

Participating in project planning by assessing design constraints, timelines, and construction considerations

Working closely with project managers, engineers, installers, and other trades to ensure proper coordination, problem-solving, and alignment of project objectives

Performing BIM coordination, 3D modeling, and participating in interdisciplinary coordination meetings

Reviewing, verifying, and adjusting drawings throughout the project lifecycle to ensure technical accuracy and compliance





Designing fire sprinkler systems and positioning sprinklers in accordance with current codes and standards

Preparing detailed drawings based on architectural, structural, and mechanical plans using AutoCAD, Revit, and HydraCAD

Conducting field surveys to gather information necessary for accurate design and installation drawings

Identifying material requirements, ordering materials based on coordinated drawings using HydraList, and supporting procurement activities
Success Factors

Diploma in Fire Protection Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and significant experience

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is considered an asset

10 years of experience in fire protection drafting

3 years of team leadership experience

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit

Knowledge of HydraCAD is considered an asset

Knowledge of the standards and codes governing the design and installation of automatic fire protection systems

Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

Why Join Viking

Viking values, respects, and supports the interests of its employees from all walks of life. We will consider all qualified candidates

12 paid Statutory Holidays and 5 paid personal days per year

Comprehensive Group Insurance Plan upon hiring, including the virtual care platform Dialogue for a quick access to healthcare services in many Canadian provinces

Group RRSP with employer contributions (4%) following 3 months of continuous service

Supplemental training according to employee, market or company needs

Years of service Recognition Program

Viking is 100% Canadian owned and operated

📌 Design Manager (Dartmouth)
🏢 Viking Fire Protection
📍 Dartmouth