Fire Protection Engineer II

Merrick & Company•Tampa, FL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Merrick is seeking an experienced mid-level Fire Protection Engineer with three to six (3-6) years of experience to join our rapidly growing High Performance Facilities team. With a focus on DoD federal government, Military, and Intelligence Community Facilities this person can be in any of our Merrick offices, or hybrid. A hybrid (work from home and office) schedule is encouraged. Typical annual pay range for this position is $88,600-$115,000. Pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering (ABET accredited)
Engineer-in-training (EIT) or NICET Level 3 and above; PE License preferred
Willingness to learn; ability to work semi-independently as well as on teams; self-motivated
Minimum three (3) years of experience in Fire Protection Engineering (internship experience counts)

Nice To Haves

Experience in Fire Protection Engineering for DoD federal government, Intelligence Community and Military projects
Moderate-to-advanced knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), International Building Codes, Life Safety Codes, and NFPA Codes and Standards
Have the willingness and ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance
Proficiency with MS Office, Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam
Client projects for this position require US Citizenship
Ability to obtain PE within 1 to 2 years is a plus
Domestic and international travel opportunities available

Responsibilities

Deliver Fire Protection Engineering subject matter expertise to our unique DoD federal government, Military, and Intelligence Community partners to include: Military Flight Simulators and Training Buildings, Intelligence Community Data Centers and Support Buildings, Satellite Reconnaissance Launch and Support Buildings, Secure (SCIF) Compartmented Buildings and Facilities.
Independently create and evaluate design analyses, conceptual designs, program requirements, calculations, equipment selection and layout, and system selection and layout for the following: Fire Suppression Systems (wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action systems), Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Systems, Clean Agent Systems, Smoke Management Systems, Life Safety Code and Building Code Analysis.
Collaborate in a design team environment, working together with engineers, designers, and project managers.
Take ownership of small projects or portions of larger projects.
Moderate level interface with mission partners, clients, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to prepare, validate, and deliver key design efforts.
Grow and expand your career by receiving mentorship from a variety of Mid-Level and Senior Professionals.