Fire Protection Engineer I (34441)

Job Responsibilities

• Communicate with client and deliver completed construction documents.
• Absorb responsibility for leading a small client/client team (1-2 staff), small projects, or portions of a large project.
• Independently develop, implement, and draft construction documents for most project and/or project type (or at least major portions).
• Solve medium to difficult design challenges that arise on a project or simple projects.
• Apply knowledge gained through experience and knowledge of recognized national standards to simple projects, with minimal oversight.
• Utilize education and experience to independently develop, implement, and draft construction documents for most project and/or project type (or at least major portions).
• Design and draft fire sprinkler, fire alarm and fire protection underground supply piping systems, including riser diagrams, for small to medium projects.
• Have a thorough knowledge of software assisting programs, such as HydraCad or AutoSPRINK and be able to apply throughout the design process.
• Have a basic understanding of NFPA codes and how it impacts design.
• Provide a high level of quality control on all their projects and possibly others, for final review by a more Senior Engineer or Fire Protection Design Lead.
• Select and design sprinkler/alarm systems and equipment, controls and provide hydraulic calculations with minimal supervision on simple systems.
• Edit specifications for small to medium size projects.
• Work in a collaborative environment with Architects and other Engineers to develop construction documents based on a clients' requirements, including performing some project management functions, quality control, or other duties as necessary.
• Work with Fire Protection Design Lead to establish project budgets, if requested, and be able to work within budgets.

Job Duties

• Be proficient in AutoCAD and/or REVIT.
• Train new employees on company standards, drafting techniques, and answer most technical design questions on simple projects for Fire Sprinkler and Alarm, as well as, Life Safety.
• Possess a basic understanding of national standards (IBC, IFC, NFPA).

Qualifications

• Education Requirements: BSME, BS Fire Engineering or equivalent experience
• Licensure Requirements: Licensed Professional Engineer