Fire Sprinkler Designer Ocoee FL

Do you want to join an awesome company of heroes who save lives?

Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc., at our core, is a family business. Our team members are family members, and we treat you that way. We’ve been saving lives for over 45 years, and we know that our dedicated team members are what have made us successful. We are an open-book company and share our financials with all team members. Learn more about our company and its history at waynefire.com.

Our talented Designers at Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc. are responsible for operating with minimal supervision while effectively managing from inception to completion the project design and submittals.

• 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. Multiple calculations will be required to produce systems with the most cost effective sizing as allowed by code.
• 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.
• Accurately produce fabrication and purchasing stocklists. Stocklists shall be accurate and submitted to Purchasing in a timely manner so as not to delay progress.
• Maintain individual job status report in regards to individual job progress. 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.
• Maintain proper documentation using the paperless system. 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To be hired at WAFS as a Designer, you must have:

• Minimum 2 years of sprinkler experience. Field experience is a plus.
• Minimum Nicet Level I Sprinkler.
• Knowledge of NFPA codes and applicable Building Code.
• Experience with AutoCAD 2018 or later. REVIT Experience is a plus.
• Experience with Hydratec sprinkler package.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects. 
• Proficient use of computers including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Able to effectively deal with frequent schedule changes, delays and/or unexpected events.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven, sometimes stressful environment.
• Excellent and professional verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

How We Reward You

• 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.
• Weekly Pay
• 401(k) plan with company match based on profits
• Excellent medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance plans
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible work schedule and/or work at home time available in many administrative positions
• Home fire sprinkler system discounts
• Ability to move up in the company (we promote from within!) 
• Excellent training
• State of the art technology and tools

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