Staff Fire Protection Engineer - Mission Critical (Columbus)

Burns & McDonnell • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Staff Fire Protection Engineer will perform the design work on multi-discipline projects and prepare comprehensive fire protection packages including fire suppression, fire alarm, smoke management, and life safety. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of fire protection engineering experience.
• Bachelor Degree in Fire Protection or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of fire protection engineering experience.
• Master Degree in Fire Protection Engineering and 2 years of fire protection engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, fire codes, NFPA standards, FM Global datasheets, military standards, and refinery/industrial API guidelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment, and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain access authorization to facilities and data of existing and potential clients.

Nice To Haves

• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification Preferred.
• NICET certification in Water-Based System Layout Preferred.
• NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems Preferred.
• NICET certification in Special Hazard Systems Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and provide multi-discipline coordination of fire protection systems including Wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action, deluge, and foam/water fire suppression systems.
• Design fire water supply infrastructure including fire water storage tanks, fire pumps, underground and aboveground distribution piping and associated appurtenances.
• Design outdoor fire suppression systems including monitors, spray systems, and exposure protection systems.
• Design addressable and non-addressable voice evacuation fire alarm systems including initiation devices, supervision devices, and audible and visual notification appliances.
• Perform fire protection calculations including hydraulic analysis of fire water supply and demand, battery calculations, and voltage drop calculations.
• Evaluate building and life safety requirements including building area and height limitations, building construction types, fire resistive assemblies and opening protections, occupancy classifications, hazards, building egress, and active and passive smoke management systems.
• Provide construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, review contractor shop drawings and calculations, conduct field inspections, and testing of fire protection systems.
• Perform site evaluations and document existing fire protection systems.
• Prepare project budgets and cost estimates.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• EEO/Disabled/Veterans

What This Job Offers

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