Fire Protection Engineer PE

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson•Macon, GA

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients—while making a meaningful impact on our communities and the world through the projects we help bring to life. Clark Nexsen is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer. The Fire Protection Engineer position is a technical role within the firm focused on project execution for a variety of multi- and single-discipline facility design projects. The Fire Protection Engineer will be responsible for performing multiple aspects of fire protection engineering services on multi-discipline building design projects of small to large scope for commercial and government facilities, as well as single discipline fire protection engineering projects of small to large scope.

Requirements

Understanding of sustainable design principles and design practices with LEED AP accreditation desirable
Additional certifications such as CDT, CCS, or CCCA are encouraged to reflect personal growth in the profession and an ever-increasing knowledge base to enhance the design and documentation process
Active participation in NSPE, SFPE, NFPA or other related professional organizations is desirable
Working familiarity with design/production and fire protection analysis software to a point of being able to understand the capabilities and limitations of the programs and interact with the support staff in their use of the software is highly desirable
Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum or a post-graduate degree in Fire Protection Engineering is preferred
Effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, accounting, and information management.
Must be a fully licensed Fire Protection Engineer in at least one US state or jurisdiction, preferably in the local jurisdiction, by passing the Fire Protection Engineering written examination
Experience as a lead designer or Fire Protection Engineer in federal, state, municipal, healthcare, commercial, higher education or similar projects plus experience in Design/Build and CM at Risk project delivery methods is desirable

Responsibilities

Performing all aspects of fire protection design services including conceptual studies, programming, schematic documents, design development documents, and construction documents under the direct supervision of a Senior Fire Protection Engineer or the Department Director
Working on a multi-discipline design team
Meeting with clients to prepare and validate scope of work
Preparation of marketing and presentation materials as directed
Obtain guidance from Senior Fire Protection Engineer and the Department Director as necessary to resolve technical and coordination issues and conflicting criteria
Direct and supervise the work of support staff assigned to the project, particularly where unusual or difficult problems are encountered
Performing fire protection services associated with the bidding process, including preparing addenda and amendments and opening and tabulating bids as directed
Performing fire protection services associated with the construction phase, including field visits, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings
Complying with the company’s quality control practices and procedures
Working with, responding to, and taking direction from the Department Director, Managing Principals, Project Managers, Design Managers, Operations Directors and senior management
Working with a multi-discipline team of architects, engineers, interior designers and landscape architects
Participating in team meetings and coordinating efforts with other team members
Directing, supervising and training junior fire protection staff as directed
Mentoring and monitoring the professional development of junior fire protection staff
Perform Senior Fire Protection Engineer tasks as directed
Serve in the role of Design Manager on projects as assigned
Preparing scope and fee proposals for the fire protection portion of multi-discipline projects or single-discipline, fire protection-only projects
Conduct project code analysis for review by a Senior Fire Protection Engineer or the Department Director
Selection and layout of the fire protection systems, including consideration of alternative systems
Preparing accurate, complete, and code-compliant drawings and specifications for schematic, design development, and construction document submittals.
Developing details of building system components
Reviewing calculations and all work products produced by fire protection EIT’s, graduates, or designers assigned to the project
Reviewing all drawings produced by CADD technicians assigned to the project
Developing discipline specifications for review by a Senior Fire Protection Engineer or the Department Director
Coordinate drawings with technical specifications
Coordinate work product with other disciplines
Incorporate responses to QC and Gray Team comments into the project documents
Assist in responding to RFI’s, Dr. Check comments, etc.
Review and respond to CA submittals
Perform discipline QA/QC review on assigned projects
Adhere to discipline budget and schedule