Fire Protection Designer – Buildings Government Services

About the role

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Responsibilities

• Apply general concepts of fire protection engineering through investigation and analysis to support engineering projects that may include design of fire suppression systems (sprinklers and standpipes, water supply, special hazard extinguishing systems), fire detection and alarm systems, and smoke control systems, selection of fire-resistant materials and assemblies, and development of egress strategies.
• Perform basic calculations to analyze and design engineering system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Gather information to support design decisions.
• Aid team in preparing engineering designs, drawings, specifications, presentations and reports.
• Verify compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices.
• Work with other architecture and engineering design professionals in the coordination and delivery of projects under the direction of a senior engineer.
• Aid the team in providing support services during construction, including submittal reviews, response to requests for information and contract document clarifications, construction progress inspections and acceptance testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior engineering staff.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of interpretation and application of building and fire codes and NFPA standards.
• Knowledge of active and passive fire protection systems, including fire suppression systems, fire detection and alarm systems, smoke control systems, fire resistive construction and egress systems.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting with internal and external clients.
• Strong technical writing, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD.
• Experience with Fire Dynamics Simulator, Contam, Pathfinder and other computer modeling software is a plus.

Credentials

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or other closely related engineering discipline, with an emphasis in Fire Protection Engineering coursework preferred.
• 5+ years of related work experience.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) / Engineering Intern (EI) preferred, working towards obtaining Fire Protection Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure.

Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Short-term/long-term disability plans.
• Emergency travel benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional membership fee coverage.
• Paid family leave.

Pay

Pay range varies by location. For more details, see the job posting.

Schedule

Full time.

Contact

To apply, please visit our careers page or contact the Talent Acquisition team.