Fire Alarm Designer - Raleigh, NC

WAYNE AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLERS INC•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers Inc. is hiring an experienced, full-time designer for its Raleigh, North Carolina location. The position designs automatic sprinkler systems, including underground and overhead piping, pumps, standpipes, and tanks, using AutoCAD 2024 or later, Revit 2024 or later, and Hydratec. The designer produces accurate drawings for field installation, performs hydraulic calculations, and supports projects from design and permitting through installation and closeout. The role includes coordination with other trades, authorities, contractors, purchasing, sales, field personnel, and internal reviewers, as well as maintaining project records and schedules. Wayne Automatic is a family-owned, employee-owned company with branches in Florida and North Carolina. The company describes its culture as focused on teamwork and career growth and says it shares company financial information with team members. Eligible team members participate in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Requirements

At least 2 years of sprinkler experience.
NICET Level I Sprinkler certification at minimum.
Knowledge of NFPA codes and applicable building codes.
Experience with AutoCAD 2024 or later.
Experience with Revit 2024 or later.
Experience with the Hydratec sprinkler package.
Strong mathematical skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects.
Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to handle frequent schedule changes, delays, and unexpected events.
Ability to work in a deadline-driven and sometimes stressful environment.
Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Field experience.

Responsibilities

Lay out and draw automatic sprinkler systems, including underground and overhead piping, pumps, standpipes, tanks, and other pertinent information.
Produce accurate installation drawings using AutoCAD 2024 or later, Revit 2024 or later, and the Hydratec third-party application.
Perform hydraulic calculations for projects using the Hydratec calculation program, including multiple calculations to find cost-effective system sizing allowed by code.
Conduct field surveys on certain projects to verify structural elements, efficient pipe routing, and code-compliant sprinkler spacing.
Schedule and attend project coordination meetings to discuss pipe routing with other trades, and document coordination outcomes.
Submit drawings, calculations, and related material submittal data to the appropriate building or fire authorities in a timely manner.
Submit project documents to contractors, insurance companies, owners, and other parties as required by contract documents.
Follow up on submittals with the Permit Coordinator or local jurisdiction to ensure permits are secured before scheduled installation.
Prepare accurate fabrication and purchasing stocklists and submit them to Purchasing in a timely manner.
Maintain an individual job status report and communicate workload and scheduling with the supervisor.
Communicate with and assist field personnel on design-related job issues.
Correct working plans and complete final as-built drawings.
Maintain project documentation in the paperless system and archive documents during design and at project closeout in accordance with company policies.
Coordinate with WAFS quality-assurance design review to allow timely reviews without delaying project progress.
Assist Sales with obtaining flow-test information and necessary AutoCAD drawings as time permits.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay.
Performance incentive pay and bonuses based on work performed and branch or department.
401(k) plan with company match based on profits.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
Paid time off and holidays.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible work schedules and hybrid opportunities for many administrative positions.
General Motors vehicle discount program for employees.
Home fire sprinkler system discounts.
Training through Wayne Academy.
Employee ownership through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan for eligible team members.