Fire Protection Engineer
About The Position
Provides professional fire protection engineering in support of Construction Phase Services. Serves as the subject matter expert regarding standards and practices for life safety and fire protection engineering designs, system components, installations, and system construction. Participates in design reviews and provides comments on contractors submitted life safety and fire protection engineering designs and plans to include fire sprinkler, fire suppression, fire detection and alarm, mass notification systems for new and existing facilities. Reviews design according to NFPA, insurance carriers, AHJ, and applicable codes and standards. Analyze life safety requirements for buildings, including building code compliance, occupant load calculations and egress analysis Provides quality assurance oversight, documentation of such oversight, and recommends corrective actions as required to ensure high quality performance on contractor executed fire protection engineering projects. Responds to RFIs and reviews submittals. Onsite project observations, reviews and inspections. Review equipment and material submittals for adequacy and compliance with contractual documents. Perform on-site system evaluations and assist with final system testing.
Requirements
- Must be a US Citizen and must pass a federal background review and drug screen.
- Bachelor's degree is required.
- Candidate must be a licensed FPE.
- At least 10 years of technical experience in a technical fire protection design or consulting role involving fire protection systems.
- Experience in fire sprinkler systems, suppression, fire pumps, clean agent systems, fire alarm and mass notification systems.
- Knowledge of and experience with building and design codes, specifically IBC, NFPA 101, NFPA 13 and NFPA 72.
- Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.
- Attention to detail and documentation.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, vendors, employees and the public.
- Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external partners including government agencies, clients, subconsultants, and utility companies.
- Must be well organized and detail-oriented.
- Excellent time and project management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree is preferred.
- Previous experience with RMS 3.0 is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provides professional fire protection engineering in support of Construction Phase Services.
- Serves as the subject matter expert regarding standards and practices for life safety and fire protection engineering designs, system components, installations, and system construction.
- Participates in design reviews and provides comments on contractors submitted life safety and fire protection engineering designs and plans to include fire sprinkler, fire suppression, fire detection and alarm, mass notification systems for new and existing facilities.
- Reviews design according to NFPA, insurance carriers, AHJ, and applicable codes and standards.
- Analyze life safety requirements for buildings, including building code compliance, occupant load calculations and egress analysis.
- Provides quality assurance oversight, documentation of such oversight, and recommends corrective actions as required to ensure high quality performance on contractor executed fire protection engineering projects.
- Responds to RFIs and reviews submittals.
- Onsite project observations, reviews and inspections.
- Review equipment and material submittals for adequacy and compliance with contractual documents.
- Perform on-site system evaluations and assist with final system testing.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
