Fire Protection Engineer

Bristol Alliance of Companies • San Antonio, TX

21h

About The Position

The Fire Protection Engineer, Senior position prepares detailed Building Code and Life Safety Code analyses, and analyzes fire detection, mass notification, and suppression systems. The role prepares designs and plans using AutoCAD, requests for proposals, specifications, and cost estimates for in-house and Architect/Engineer design-bid-build and design-build projects involving new or rehabilitated Department of War facilities and infrastructure. Work includes analyzing existing buildings and egress systems, assessing egress and construction type for existing conditions and proposed changes, and recommending corrective measures for facility deficiencies. Projects may include a wide range of Naval shore facilities and other government structures.

The engineer evaluates innovative fire protection processes, systems, equipment, and techniques; prepares correspondence, engineering studies, and technical reports; and applies knowledge of fire protection system components and their proper installation. The position provides independent fire protection engineering support and consultation through facility planning, design, construction, and maintenance for the Navy, Marine Corps, and other supported commands. It involves coordinating with project stakeholders and other engineering and architectural disciplines to integrate systems and meet project requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering or Fire Protection Engineering program.
• At least 5 years of fire protection system design experience, including at least 1 year working on Capital Improvement projects for a Federal Agency.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of DoD and Navy guide specifications, criteria and policy; relevant industry codes, standards, and practices, including UFC, NFPA codes and standards, IBC, IMC, IRC, FM Global Loss Prevention Data Sheets, and the Society of Fire Protection Engineers Handbook.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Fire Protection Engineering is desired.
• Experience with Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed Building Code and Life Safety Code analyses and analyze fire detection, mass notification, and suppression systems.
• Prepare designs and plans using AutoCAD, requests for proposals, specifications, and cost estimates for in-house and A&E design-bid-build and design-build projects.
• Analyze existing buildings and egress systems to determine adequacy of egress and construction type under existing conditions and proposed building or occupancy changes.
• Investigate facility deficiencies and recommend corrective measures.
• Evaluate and implement innovative fire protection processes, systems, equipment, and techniques in projects and specifications.
• Prepare correspondence, engineering studies, and technical reports concerning fire protection and life safety.
• Assess fire protection system components and their installation, and communicate issues to technicians responsible for installation, testing, and maintenance.
• Provide fire protection engineering support, services, and consultation for facility planning, design, construction, and maintenance.
• Participate in stakeholder conferences and collaborate with engineering and architectural disciplines to coordinate and integrate systems with project requirements.
• Provide fire protection engineering services for areas including life safety, construction type, height and area requirements, separation distances, fire-rated construction, fireproofing, firestopping, sprinkler and alarm systems, mass notification, clean-agent suppression, water distribution, hydraulic analysis, fire modeling, and performance-based design.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level