Fire Protection Consultant - California, Remote
About The Position
Bowman has an opportunity for a Fire Protection Consultant to join our team remotely in California. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. Purpose Work with licensed fire protection engineers to perform all aspects of fire protection engineering, including system design, review, analysis, and implementation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, a related engineering discipline with fire protection engineering experience, or a fire protection related field (such as fire science, fire administration or fire protection engineering technology).
- Zero to five (0-5) years of work experience in the field of fire protection engineering.
Nice To Haves
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) preferred.
- Revit or AutoCAD experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution.
- Receive direction as needed, especially on difficult assignments and possible solutions.
- Work is completed using fire protection engineering techniques and principles and is reviewed by more senior staff.
- Interact and communicate with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others from project start to completion.
- Attend and participate in project meetings, as needed.
- Design fire protection and life safety systems.
- Perform hydrant flow testing under supervision.
- Perform fire protection design calculations including hydraulic analysis of fire water supply and demand.
- Analyze and interpret fire protection and life safety data to support successful solutions.
- Perform field surveys and document fire protection systems and building life safety features.
- Prepare life safety plans and code compliance narratives related to local, state and federal codes and standards.
- Support construction administration including field surveys, review of contractor submittals, review, and resolution of change orders, and witnessing tests of fire protection systems, under the direction of a licensed professional engineer.
- Assist in commissioning of fire protection and life safety systems.
- Prepare project documents to track successful implementation from start to finish.
- Apply knowledge of fire protection code and standards in broad areas of assignments.
- Troubleshoot problems in implementation as they arise, offer solutions based on knowledge of fire protection and safety systems.
- Develop a working knowledge of codes applicable to the discipline
- Attend coordination and design meetings, as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
