Senior Associate - Fire & Life Safety
About The Position
The Senior Associate will manage field operations staff, independently manage projects with supporting staff, and perform field inspections to ensure compliance with applicable building, fire, and accessibility codes. The role requires a thorough understanding of life safety systems, problem-solving ability, and effective communication of inspection findings. This position is within SOCOTEC’s SLS division, which focuses on life safety and fire protection in the built environment. Senior Associates are expected to be curious, dependable, proactive learners committed to continuous improvement and to develop knowledge of building systems and design components that support safe, code-compliant building design. The Senior Associate will work with Senior Fire Protection Engineers to design and develop life safety and fire protection systems, with opportunities to develop skills in areas of interest. Work may include egress design, code research, smoke control system design, fire-resistant construction analysis, performance-based design, fire sprinkler design, and hazardous material analysis. Projects emphasize quality through plan reviews and technical reports.
Requirements
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to various site locations.
- Ability to perform site inspections in various environments, including climbing ladders, navigating confined spaces, and working outdoors.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Fire Protection Engineering, or a related field; preferred but not required.
- 5–10 years of experience in fire and life safety system inspection or design.
- Knowledge of relevant fire safety codes, including NFPA and local fire codes.
- Relevant certifications such as NICET, Fire Protection Inspector Certification, or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage projects with supporting staff.
- Manage field operations staff.
- Perform detailed inspections of fire and life safety systems.
- Verify compliance with national and local building, fire, and accessibility safety codes, standards, and manufacturer specifications.
- Prepare comprehensive inspection reports documenting system conditions, deficiencies, and recommended corrective actions.
- Collaborate with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities to facilitate inspections and resolve compliance issues.
- Assist in commissioning, testing, and validating fire protection systems’ performance.
- Maintain accurate inspection records and oversee follow-up inspections as needed.
- Work with Senior Fire Protection Engineers to design and develop life safety and fire protection systems.
- Contribute to plan reviews and technical reports; project work may include egress design, code research, smoke control system design, fire-resistant construction analysis, performance-based design, fire sprinkler design, and hazardous material analysis.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
