Fire Protection Designer II

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. • Chapel Hill, NC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity
Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) is a leading, multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm and collaborative community of over 900 employees across 22 offices who plan, design, and deliver high-performance, innovative, and holistic engineering solutions. Recognized as a top engineering firm nationally, AEI is dedicated to enhancing the built environment through remarkable design and award-winning projects.
As a Fire Protection Designer II in our Chapel Hill office, you’ll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future for all.

Requirements

• Prior experience in design and layout of fire suppression systems
• General knowledge in fire suppression systems
• Proficient in the current version of AutoCAD and/or REVIT
• Ability to learn how to use engineering design programs
• Ability to interpret design criteria and convert it into specific layouts
• Strong spoken and written communications skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Effective working individually and within team environments

Nice To Haves

• A strong understanding of NFPA codes and standards along with applicable building and fire codes
• NICET Level I or II certified

Responsibilities

• Performing calculations
• Determining system sizing and layouts
• Selecting equipment
• Completing field surveys
• Preparing shop drawings
• Designing fire suppression system with little supervision
• Create details and notes for construction documents
• Modify and understand specifications for fire suppression systems
• Researching and resolving building and fire related code and standard questions

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• retirement
• a performance-based year-end bonus
• flexible work environment
• wellness resources
• community-focused initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree