Fire Alarm Designer - Raleigh, NC

Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Performance bonuses (PIPs)

Excellent benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers Inc. designs and lays out automatic sprinkler systems using AutoCAD 2024/Revit 2024 and Hydratec, including underground and overhead piping, pumps, standpipes, and storage tanks.

You will hydraulically calculate projects, perform field surveys, and coordinate with trades to ensure code-compliant spacing and timely permit submissions. Strong drawing and project-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of sprinkler experience.
• Knowledge of NFPA codes and Building Code.
• Experience with AutoCAD 2024 or later.
• Experience with Revit 2024 or later.
• Experience with Hydratec sprinkler package.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Must manage multiple projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Layout/draw automatic sprinkler systems including underground and overhead piping, pumps, standpipes, tanks and all other appropriate pertinent information using AutoCAD 2024/Revit 2024 or later and Hydratec.
• Produce neat and accurate drawings for successful field installation.
• Hydraulically calculate all projects using Hydratec; optimize sizing.
• Conduct field surveys to verify elements and ensure code-compliant sprinkler spacing.
• Schedule and attend project coordination meetings for pipe routing with trades.
• Submit drawings to building or fire authorities, securing permits and approvals.
• Follow up on submittals to ensure permits are secured before start.
• Produce fabrication and purchasing stocklists and submit to Purchasing.
• Maintain job status reports; communicate workload and scheduling to supervisor.
• Coordinate with QA design review to avoid delays; assist sales in flow test information procurement.

Skills

Sprinkler experience

Mathematics

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Computers (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)

AutoCAD 2024+

Revit 2024+

Hydratec sprinkler package

NFPA codes knowledge

Nicet Level I Sprinkler

Tools

AutoCAD 2024

Revit 2024

Hydratec

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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!Join the WAFS family TODAY!Who are we?Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc. has been in business for over 48 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 www.waynefire.com or visit our company's Facebook page at Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers Inc.Position 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 2024, Revit 2024 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.What are the Qualifications for this position?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 2024 or later.Experience with Revit 2024 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.Why should I join Wayne Automatic?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 Pay401(k) plan with company match based on profitsExcellent medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance plansPaid time off and holidaysEmployee Assistance ProgramMany Administrative positions offer flexible work schedules and or hybrid opportunities.General Motors Vehicle Discount Program for all WAFS employeesHome fire sprinkler system discountsAbility to move up in the company (we promote from within!)Excellent training including Wayne AcademyState-of-the-art technology and toolsA company culture that promotes continuous growth in your career!Wayne Automatic is proud to be an Employee-Owned company!We provide equal opportunities to all candidates and are an EEO/VETs/Disability/DFWP employer.