Fire Protection and Life Safety Engineer
About The Position
Osborn Engineering is seeking a Fire Protection and Life Safety Engineer with 5+ years of experience for our Cleveland Office Headquarters. Osborn is a fully integrated multi-disciplined design firm founded in 1892, with over 225 professionals specializing in various engineering fields. As an employee-owned firm, Osborn is committed to advancement and pride in project completion. The ideal candidate will have proficient knowledge of Revit and Fire Protection design in a consulting engineering environment, with a preferred background in Smoke Control Rational Analysis and modeling. This role reports to the Manager of Fire Protection Engineering.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of Fire Protection Design Experience in Consulting Engineering.
- Proficient knowledge of fire protection and life safety systems design and modeling software such as Revit. (Required)
- Proficient knowledge of local and national building codes, life safety and fire code requirements including both ICC-based codes and NFPA codes and standards
- Working knowledge of industry standards and guidelines, including, but not limited to UFC and FM
- Proficient knowledge of standard construction practices and the ability to work with contractors to address construction issues.
- Experience in designing Healthcare, Sports, Commercial, Public Sector, Industrial, Education, and/or Institutional projects.
- Excellent Organizational and Communication skills.
- Ability to work on projects with a multi-disciplinary team with minimal oversight.
- Ability to work on and manage several tasks concurrently.
- Proactive and Collaborative team member.
Nice To Haves
- Proficient knowledge of fire protection and life safety systems design and modeling software such as PyroSim, CFAST, CONTAM, etc. (Preferred)
- Proficient knowledge of Smoke Control Rational Analysis and Design. (Preferred)
- FPE or PE License. (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Perform analysis, design and documentation of fire protection systems.
- Develop fire protection strategies, performance-based design approaches, and alternative solutions to provide solutions for clients.
- Conduct building and fire code studies and life safety evaluations independently or with little oversight or training.
- Coordinate with other A/E disciplines for all Fire Protection design elements, including but not limited to, architectural, MEP, civil, and structural.
- Prepare design deliverables for A/E SD, DD, CD level documents independently or with minimal oversight or training, including, but not limited to, written reports/narratives, drawings, and specifications.
- Meet with contractors during the bid phase to review the design details.
- Perform field verification of existing systems for renovation projects.
- Perform project construction administration including response to RFI’s and accurate review of submittals.
- Review designs prepared by others as part of Osborn’s QA/QC process.
- Attend meetings with clients, authorities having jurisdiction, and other professionals as projects require.
- Work planning and manage the design process to the available hours in the work plan.
Benefits
- Employee-owned firm
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
