Designer - fire

Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers Inc. is a family business whose success is driven by our amazing Team Members who save lives daily 
We’re an open-book company that offers Weekly Pay, Performance Bonuses (PIPs), Excellent Benefits, and a Company Culture that we are proud of
 
Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc. has been in business for over 47 years and currently has 7 branches across Florida and North Carolina. We’re a family business at our core and are proud to be a part of a life-saving industry. Here at WAFS, we offer a company culture that promotes continuous growth in your career and treats our team members like family. We are an open-book company and share our financials with all team members. We are proud to be an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which means every eligible team member is also an employee-owner, sharing in the growth and long-term success of Wayne Automatic. Learn more about our company and history at or visit our company's Facebook page at Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers Inc.
 
Fire Sprinkler Designer
Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers  is looking for an experienced  Fire Sprinkler Designer  in our  Ocoee FL branch to work in the surrounding areas. Designers are responsible for Fire Sprinkler layout/Design work on multiple projects, adhering to all codes, ordinances, and the contracted scope of work. Will apply knowledge of system operations and follow planned blueprint instructions. Supervision of all work will be furnished by the Fire Protection Engineer.
 
Layout/draw automatic sprinkler systems including underground and overhead piping, pumps, standpipes, tanks and all other appropriate pertinent information. Drawings will be produced using AutoCAD 2018 or later and the Hydratec third party application.
Produce neat and accurate drawings that will be utilized for successful field installation.
Hydraulically calculate all projects using the Hydratec calculation program. Conduct field surveys on certain types of projects to verify structural elements and ensure that pipe routing will be efficient and problem free and sprinkler spacing will be code compliant.
Schedule and attend project coordination meetings to discuss pipe routing with other interested trades. He/she will also be responsible for effectively documenting any coordination resulting from such meetings.
Submit drawings to appropriate authorities (building or fire) in a timely manner to ensure that permits and approvals will be secured prior to scheduled start of installation. All submittals shall include the correct number of plans, calculations and all related material submittal data. Design Technician will also be responsible for submitting to contractors, insurance companies, owners, or other interested parties as required by contract documents.
Follow up on submittals to make sure that permits are secured prior to scheduled installation start dates. This may be with the Permit Coordinator or directly with the local jurisdiction.
Design technician should also communicate with supervisor in regards to workload and scheduling.
Communicate with and assist field personnel on design related job issues. Design Technician is responsible for making any corrections to working plans and for completing final as-builts.
Archive project documents to paperless during design and upon project closeout in accordance with WAFS policies.
Coordinate with WAFS QA design review to allow for timely reviews without delaying progress of the project.
Assist sales in procurement of flow test information and necessary AutoCAD drawings as time permits.
Field experience is a plus.
Knowledge of NFPA codes and applicable Building Code.
Experience with AutoCAD 2018 or later. REVIT Experience is a plus.
Must be able to manage multiple projects. 
Proficient use of computers including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
We provide a highly competitive compensation package including performance incentive pay (PIPs) based on the work you perform and the branch/department you work in. 
~ We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which means every eligible team member is also an employee-owner, sharing in the growth and long-term success of Wayne Automatic.
~ Weekly Pay
~Excellent medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance plans
~ Paid time off and holidays
~ Employee Assistance Program
~ Many Administrative positions offer flexible work schedules and/or hybrid opportunities
~ General Motors Vehicle Discount Program for all WAFS employees
~ Home fire sprinkler system discounts
~ Excellent training including Wayne Academy
~ Offsite Company Team Building & Celebration Events
~ A company culture that promotes continuous growth in your career

 
We provide equal opportunities to all candidates and are an EEO/VETs/Disability/DFWP   employer.