Fire Protection Engineer

AHA Consulting Engineers, Inc.•Burlington, MA

18h•$90,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AHA Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a multi-discipline building system consulting firm with a 30+ year track record in the design of complex, high-performance buildings. They offer expertise in HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Protection (MEP/FP), Technology Design, Energy & Sustainability Consulting, Commissioning, BIM/VDC, Arc Flash and Coordination Studies, and Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling. AHA focuses on Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Industrial, Academic, and corporate markets. The company is committed to its team members, offering a benefits package, training programs, and an office culture that supports professional growth and well-being. They encourage continued personal and professional development through various industry engagements and an internal program called AHA University. AHA also offers competitive salaries, PTO, health and retirement benefits, is a partial ESOP company, and provides a Path to Partnership opportunity for career advancement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from an ABET accredited school in engineering, architecture, or related discipline.
Completion of Fundamentals of Engineering exam is required.
Minimum 7 years experience in fire protection and/or fire alarm engineering environment or equivalent field of operation.
Possess high level of analytical ability used to solve complex problems.
Advanced knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems concepts and design for coordination purposes.
Thorough understanding of applicable codes, ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and engineering drawings.
Skillful use and understanding of Autodesk Revit/AutoCAD design software.
Computer skills shall also include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Must have valid driver’s license in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (M.S.) in fire protection engineering is preferred, but not required.
PE License preferred.
Familiarity with NFPA 75 and 76 and data center fire protection best practices.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and complete design layouts for fire alarm and fire protection systems, system specifications, and equipment selection.
Prepare engineering studies, scope of work narratives, and due diligence reports for fire alarm and fire protection systems and analyze operation of existing systems.
Produce sketches and system schematics for complicated design tasks such as layout of fire pump rooms, fire command center rooms in high-rise buildings, and clean agent gaseous fire suppression system design.
Apply NFPA 13, 14, 20, 24, 25, 72, 2001, and FM Global data sheets, as well as IBC and IFC requirements, or identify alternatives and solutions to building code exceptions.
Design fire alarm and fire protection systems for data center, life science, mission critical, commercial, or institutional projects.
Perform sprinkler system and/or standpipe system hydraulic calculations using HydraCalc software (or AutoSPRINK or Elite HASS).
Review Contractor’s shop drawings for Contract and Code compliance.
Perform site surveys for documenting existing conditions of fire alarm and fire protection systems equipment in existing buildings.
Perform construction site inspections for punch list items.
Inform Project Managers and/or Department Director of changes to project design and/or scope that may impact project fee structure, project budget, and schedule.
Actively promote and instruct others in the use of Company design production standards & master specifications.
Handle multiple complex, non-routine projects with efficiency and accuracy.
Participate and contribute to a team effort, exchanging ideas and recommending improvements.
Distribute and delegate workload efficiently and accurately throughout the fire protection design team to meet demanding and overlapping project schedules.
Attend client, construction, and fire official meetings as required.
Assist Project Manager and/or Department Director in resolving client issues and promote company capabilities.
Provide assistance, as needed or directed, to deliver a quality product on schedule.