Fire Protection Engineer

Salas O'Brien•Merritt Island, FL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Fire Protection Engineer will provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of fire protection systems. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on projects in a variety of market sectors including DOD, Federal and Private Space Industry projects. This position is offered in a hybrid work environment, with a combination of in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years’ fire protection design experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
PE license is required.
Strong knowledge of NFPA codes and other fire protection/life safety codes and standards.
Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and MS Office.
Proven ability to successfully lead teams and manage projects.
Excellent work ethic and attitude.
Good communication and time management skills.
Interpersonal communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance, and prioritize work.
Must be a US Citizen for Security Clearance requirements.
Active/Interim or ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CAD, Revit, Bluebeam Revu, or other Fire Protection system modeling/drafting software is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

The study, evaluation, design, and construction administration services for fire protection systems on a variety of laboratory, federal government, private space industry, and specialized facility.
Perform hydraulic calculations for sprinkler and standpipe systems and prepare construction documents (drawings, specifications, design narratives, supporting calculations) for fire protection systems.
Review, analyze, and establish applicable NFPA codes, IBC/IFC requirements, UFC Criteria, and other fire protection/life safety code standards requirements for each specific project.
Perform life safety/code compliance evaluations, including occupancy, egress, fire ratings, fire areas, and hazardous material considerations.
Coordinate fire protection requirements with architectural, engineering, civil, and process/mission equipment disciplines.
Conduct field investigations and existing system assessments to identify required modifications or upgrades.
Performing QA/QC of fire suppression, fire alarm, and detection systems design work.
Participating in project teams and serving as the primary fire protection engineering contact with clients, AHJ’s, and project stakeholders.
Resolving client concerns by determining the nature and extent of the issue and recommending remedial measures.