Fire Protection Designer

About the role

We are looking for a personable Fire Protection Designer to join our multi-disciplined design team within our Nashville, TN office and support the design and technical delivery of fire protection systems for a wide range of commercial projects. This individual will have the opportunity to contribute to projects across aviation, K-12, higher education, retail, hospitality, and other commercial market sectors. The role includes coordinating fire protection scope with internal design teams, supporting code-compliant and practical system solutions, and growing into technical leadership and mentorship responsibilities as experience continues to increase.

Responsibilities

• Experience in Fire Protection design principles for the field of building construction.
• Directly manages the fire protection scope on projects and coordinates with other design staff on technical deliverables
• Operates with a high level of care and work ethic
• Effective communicator with internal and external team members
• Ability to work well independently as part of a strong team
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to navigate and prioritize tasks based on complex delivery schedules
• Assists engineering calculations and analysis using available software
• Aides in production of 3D fire protection designs using Autodesk Revit

Skills

• Experience in application of all applicable NFPA, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs) and Building (IBC, SBC, etc.) codes/standards
• Proficient with fire protection design and driven for continuous learning
• Proficient with Revit and understanding of various BIM workflows with respect to Fire Protection engineering and design
• Capable of providing technical guidance to junior engineers and fire protection design staff
• Proficient written and oral communication skills essential for team-based projects
• Excellent planning and organizational skills required for overlapping project schedules

Qualifications