Fire Protection Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Attend project Kick-Off meetings, facilitate design reviews, provide construction inspection (as necessary), and test/commission system deliveries
• Plan, direct, and oversee fire protection engineering activities including project execution, testing, and recommend operational spares
• Conduct Fire protection engineering inspections, studies, design, and calculations to meet functional design requirements
• Design, sustain, and provide analysis for new and existing private fire service mains, fire pumping and distribution system, fire suppression system, gas extinguishing system, fire alarm system, and prepare technical specifications
• Meet with jurisdictional authorities and clients as needed to resolve compliance questions
• Create Requisitions for Purchase Order approval and payment to vendors
• Complete site surveys, identify code issues, and offer compliant solutions
• Work with Cognizant Development Engineers (CDEs) and/or field personnel to ensure quality and timely delivery of our services
• Maintain and update appropriate technical documentation
• Provide remote technical support as necessary to perform field service and additional assistance as required
• Analyze and recommend upgrade/expansion strategies
• Provide code and standard references, as well as document research, reports, and interpretations for fire protection applications
• Continuously review, and maintain a working knowledge of, changing codes, standards, industry specifications and practices to ensure compliance
• Perform interpretation and application of local, state, federal requirements, and regulations relative to all aspects of fire protection and life safety both local and at our overseas facilities
• Develop and deliver reports to clients on recommended updates to ensure compliance and /or operational functionality of fire monitoring, suppression, and/or life safety systems
• Attend and participate in local and national professional organizations, such as SFPE and NFPA
• Provide peer reviews of colleagues’ work product
• Project management skills for managing internal projects as well as external client needs
• Visit construction sites or frequent travel with overnight stay

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in engineering technology or sciences preferred or any other degree, specialized training, or experience, that makes the individual uniquely qualified to perform the job responsibilities, preferably Fire Protection Engineering
• Minimum of 8-10 years related work experience with Fire Protection detailed design. Highly preferred 10+ years’ experience.
• Fire Protection Engineering License by examination issued by any state in the United States
• Experience in interpreting client request and apply design standards to work product
• Possess certifications, training, and working knowledge of NFPA codes and standards
• Experienced in Plan Reviews
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including oral presentation skills
• Prepare and present technical audits, reports, and exhibits
• Managing day-to-day contacts with external clients while utilizing experience and technology to meet expectations
• Experience in using AutoCAD, and a fire sprinkler program to design fire alarm, fire suppression, and life safety systems in AutoCAD
• Visit complexes, including international travel or frequent travel with overnight stay
• Certified Fire Protection Specialist, preferred
• Working knowledge of Fire, Life Safety, Building Codes, and NFPA Standards
• Possess certifications, training, and working knowledge of NFPA codes and standards including NFPA13, 2001, 70, and 72

Qualifications

• Have a demonstrated track record of successful project management
• Strong Interpersonal, analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work on a high functioning team
• Flexible and able to think quickly working to resolve design issues and makes decisions
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines and budgets
• Working competency with MS Office Suite & MS Project software