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Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc.® · 6 hours ago

Fire Sprinkler Designer

OCOEE - Ocoee, FL 34761

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers Inc. is a family business whose success is driven by our amazing Team Members who save lives daily. The Fire Sprinkler Designer will be responsible for layout and design work on multiple projects, adhering to codes and ordinances while completing permit drawings and hydraulic calculations.

ConstructionIndustrialManagement Consulting

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

NICET Level I SprinklerAutoCAD 2018LaterHydratec sprinkler packageNFPA codesMathematical skillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookOrganizational skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeamwork

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. 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

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