Fire Protection Engineer

Duties And Responsibilities

• The study, evaluation, design, and construction administration services for fire protection systems on a variety of laboratory, federal government, private space industry, and specialized facility.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for sprinkler and standpipe systems and prepare construction documents (drawings, specifications, design narratives, supporting calculations) for fire protection systems.
• Review, analyze, and establish applicable NFPA codes, IBC/IFC requirements, UFC Criteria, and other fire protection/life safety code standards requirements for each specific project.
• Perform life safety/code compliance evaluations, including occupancy, egress, fire ratings, fire areas, and hazardous material considerations.
• Coverge fire protection requirements with architectural, engineering, civil, and process/mission equipment disciplines.
• Conduct field investigations and existing system assessments to identify required modifications or upgrades.
• Participating in project teams and serving as the primary fire protection engineering contact with clients, AHJ’s, and project stakeholders.
• Resolving client concerns by determining the nature and extent of the issue and recommending remedial measures.

Qualifications And Experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ fire protection design experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• PE license is required.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA codes and other fire protection/life safety codes and standards.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and MS Office.
• Experience with CAD, Revit, Bluebeam Revu, or other Fire Protection system modeling/drafting software is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to successfully lead teams and manage projects.
• Excellent work ethic and attitude.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance, and prioritize work.