Fire Sprinkler Service Designer - Concord, NC

WAYNE AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLERS INC•Concord, NC

About The Position

Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer for its Concord, North Carolina branch, serving surrounding areas. The designer prepares fire sprinkler system layouts and drawings, performs hydraulic calculations, coordinates designs with other trades and project stakeholders, and supports permitting, purchasing, installation, and closeout. Drawings are produced with AutoCAD 2024 or later and the Hydratec application. The role also involves field surveys on certain projects, communications with field personnel and supervisors, and maintaining project records in the company's paperless system.

Requirements

At least 2 years of fire sprinkler experience.
At least NICET Level I in fire sprinkler.
Knowledge of NFPA codes and applicable building codes.
Experience with AutoCAD 2024 or later.
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, 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.
REVIT experience.

Responsibilities

Lay out and draw fire sprinkler systems, including underground and overhead piping, pumps, standpipes, tanks, and other pertinent information.
Produce drawings using AutoCAD 2024 or later and the Hydratec third-party application.
Hydraulically calculate projects with Hydratec, performing multiple calculations as needed to achieve cost-effective sizing allowed by code.
Conduct field surveys on certain projects to verify structural elements and code-compliant sprinkler spacing.
Schedule and attend project coordination meetings about sprinkler piping routes with other trades, and document coordination outcomes.
Submit drawings and required calculations and material submittal data to authorities and other parties in a timely manner.
Follow up on submittals to ensure permits are secured before scheduled installation dates.
Produce accurate purchasing stock lists and submit them to Purchasing in a timely manner.
Maintain individual job status reports and communicate workload and scheduling needs to the supervisor.
Communicate with and assist field personnel on design-related issues.
Correct working plans and complete final as-built drawings.
Maintain documentation in the paperless system and archive project documents during design and at closeout according to company policies.
Coordinate with WAFS quality-assurance design review to support timely reviews.
Assist Sales in obtaining necessary AutoCAD drawings as time permits.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay.
Performance incentive pay 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/or hybrid opportunities for many administrative positions.
General Motors vehicle discount program for employees.
Discounts on home fire sprinkler systems.
Opportunities for advancement and promotion from within.
Training, including Wayne Academy.
State-of-the-art technology and tools.
Offsite company team-building and celebration events.
Employee ownership through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for eligible team members.