Fire Protection Engineer - Remote, US

Bowman Consulting Group • Johns Creek, GA

95d • Remote

About The Position

Bowman has an opportunity for a Fire Protection Engineer to join our team remotely. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related engineering discipline with fire protection engineering experience.
• Four to ten (4-10) years of experience in fire protection engineering.
• Professional Engineer license in Fire Protection Engineering required.
• Possess and continue to develop a working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit software.

Responsibilities

• Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution.
• Receive direction as needed, especially complex assignments, modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
• Work is completed using advanced fire protection engineering techniques and principles and is reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound professional judgement.
• Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.
• Interact and communicate with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others from project start to completion.
• Attend, participate and potentially lead project meetings.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, project manager, and external clients.
• Design all aspects of fire protection systems, including conceptual studies, programming, and development of contract drawings and specifications.
• Perform fire hydrant flow testing.
• 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 applicable local, state, and federal codes and standards.
• Prepare sprinkler and fire alarm plans and specifications.
• Attend design review meetings and reply to design review comments applicable to fire protection scope.
• Create reports such as basis of designs, written narratives, field observations, letters to AHJs, etc.
• Prepare and present technical reports and presentations.
• Support construction administration including field surveys, review of contractor submittals, review and resolution of change orders, and witnessing tests of fire protection systems.
• Perform commissioning of fire protection and life safety systems.
• Accurately produce the project construction documents to meet milestone schedules within a predetermined hourly budget.
• Apply broad knowledge of fire protection engineering principles and procedures.
• Troubleshoot problems in implementation as they arise, offer solutions based on knowledge of fire protection and safety systems.
• Provide expertise in formulating design solutions.
• Assist with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for projects, when necessary.
• May prepare scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• May manage small fire protection projects.
• Work within established project budgets.
• Define and determine project specifications, performance criteria, and budget construction cost estimating.
• Address comments from clients, AHJ's & other review authorities; adjust designs accordingly.
• Possess and continue to develop a working knowledge of codes applicable to the discipline.
• Attend coordination and design meetings, as needed.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Opportunity for professional development
• Supportive team culture

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees