Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Bristol Alliance of Companies • Towson, MD

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About The Position

The Senior Fire Protection Engineer prepares detailed Building Code and Life Safety Code analyses and evaluates fire detection, mass notification, and suppression systems. The role develops designs and plans using AutoCAD, along with requests for proposals, specifications, and cost estimates, supporting in-house and Architect/Engineer design-bid-build and design-build projects for new and rehabilitated Department of War facilities and infrastructure.

The engineer analyzes existing buildings and egress systems to assess egress adequacy and construction type under existing conditions and proposed changes to buildings or occupancies, investigates facility deficiencies, and recommends corrective measures. Projects may include naval shore facilities such as offices, quarters, hangars, hospitals, towers, aircraft overhaul facilities, piers, and training facilities, as well as many other structures.

The role evaluates and implements innovative fire protection processes, systems, equipment, and construction techniques; prepares correspondence, engineering studies, and technical reports; and applies knowledge of fire detection and suppression system components, their installation, and their testing and maintenance. The engineer provides independent technical support and consultation for Navy, Marine Corps, and other supported commands throughout facility planning, design, construction, and maintenance, coordinating with stakeholders and other engineering and architectural disciplines.

Typical technical work covers life safety, construction type, height and area requirements, separation distances, fire-rated construction, fireproofing, firestopping, sprinkler and fire alarm systems, mass notification, clean-agent suppression, fire alarm reporting, water distribution, hydraulic analysis, fire modeling, and performance-based design for government facilities. The work may involve both indoor and outdoor conditions, environmental and physical hazards, close visual work, and the physical demands listed in the posting.

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; applicable industry codes and standards; and standard fire protection engineering design practices, including UFC, NFPA, IBC, IMC, IRC, FM Global Loss Prevention Data Sheets, and the Society of Fire Protection Engineers Handbook.
• Ability to communicate fire protection system installation, testing, and maintenance issues to technician-level personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer 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, as well as 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 assess egress adequacy and construction type for current conditions and proposed building or occupancy changes.
• Investigate deficiencies in existing facilities and recommend corrective measures.
• Evaluate the applicability of innovative fire protection processes, systems, equipment, and techniques, and implement appropriate solutions in projects and specifications.
• Prepare correspondence, engineering studies, and technical reports on fire protection and life safety topics.
• Apply knowledge of fire detection and suppression components and proper or improper installation; communicate issues to technicians responsible for installation, testing, and maintenance.
• Provide independent, timely, professional fire protection engineering support, services, and consultation for facility planning, design, construction, and maintenance.
• Participate in project stakeholder conferences and collaborate with engineering and architectural disciplines to coordinate and integrate systems with project requirements.

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: Senior