Fire Protection Engineer

GHD • Syracuse, NY

67d • Hybrid

About The Position

Help us build the future and we'll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal. Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we'll provide you unlimited space to grow. We're looking for a Fire Protection Engineer to join our Northeast Fire and Life Safety team! In this role, you will support a wide variety of projects involving code consulting, system design/evaluation, fire modeling, etc. for a diverse group of clientele throughout the Northeast Region and across the U.S.

Requirements

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field
• Engineering-in-Training (EIT) preferred
• At least 2 years of experience in the evaluation and/or design of Fire Protection Systems
• Familiarity with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards, including Life Safety Code Requirements for both new construction and modifications to existing buildings preferred
• Exposure to the application of fire modeling (i.e. FDS, CONTAM, Pathfinder, CFAST, etc.) preferred
• AutoCAD and/or REVIT design capability and experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Advise managers how to apply a wide variety of existing procedures and precedents.
• Conduct research using primary data sources, and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends.
• Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.
• Work within established audit control systems to deliver specified outcomes or provide general support.
• Collect business requirements using a variety of methods, such as interviews, document analysis, workshops, and workflow analysis, to express the requirements in terms of target user roles and goals.
• Use product specifications to design test procedures and standards.
• Work within established procedures to achieve specified goals.
• Carry out a range of product development and engineering activities. Use established systems to analyze customer needs and define and deliver products.
• Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
• Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees