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Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc.® · 3 months ago

Fire Sprinkler Designer Concord NC

Concord, NC, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc. is a family-owned business with over 47 years in the fire protection industry, seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer for their Concord, NC branch. The role involves designing fire sprinkler systems, producing permit drawings, conducting field surveys, and ensuring compliance with codes and ordinances.

ConstructionIndustrialManagement Consulting

Responsibilities

Layout/draw automatic sprinkler systems including underground and overhead piping, pumps, standpipes, tanks and all other appropriate pertinent information

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

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

Follow up on submittals to make sure that permits are secured prior to scheduled installation start dates

Accurately produce fabrication and purchasing stocklists

Maintain individual job status report in regards to individual job progress

Communicate with and assist field personnel on design related job issues

Maintain proper documentation using the paperless system

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

Qualification

NICET Level I SprinklerAutoCAD 2018LaterHydratec sprinkler packageNFPA codes knowledgeMathematical skillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeamwork

Required

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

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

Valid Driver's License and a clean driving record

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and pre-employment background check screening including 10 years of employment verification is required to be hired at Wayne Automatic