Fire Protection Engineer PE

Position Summary

Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on delivering exceptional service to clients while making a meaningful impact on communities and the world through projects.

General Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of fire protection design services including conceptual studies, programming, schematic documents, design development documents, and construction documents under the direct supervision of a Senior Fire Protection Engineer or the Department Director
• Work on a multi-discipline design team
• Meet with clients to prepare and validate scope of work
• Prepare marketing and presentation materials as directed
• Obtain guidance from Senior Fire Protection Engineer and the Department Director as necessary to resolve technical and coordination issues and conflicting criteria
• Direct and supervise the work of support staff assigned to the project, particularly where unusual or difficult problems are encountered
• Perform fire protection services associated with the bidding process, including preparing addenda and amendments and opening and tabulating bids as directed
• Perform fire protection services associated with the construction phase, including field visits, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings
• Comply with the company’s quality control practices and procedures
• Work with, respond to, and take direction from the Department Director, Managing Principals, Project Managers, Design Managers, Operations Directors and senior management
• Work with a multi-discipline team of architects, engineers, interior designers and landscape architects
• Participate in team meetings and coordinate efforts with other team members
• Direct, supervise and train junior fire protection staff as directed
• Mentor and monitor the professional development of junior fire protection staff

Project Responsibilities

• Perform Senior Fire Protection Engineer tasks as directed
• Serve in the role of Design Manager on projects as assigned
• Prepare scope and fee proposals for the fire protection portion of multi-discipline projects or single-discipline, fire protection-only projects
• Conduct project code analysis for review by a Senior Fire Protection Engineer or the Department Director
• Select and layout of the fire protection systems, including consideration of alternative systems
• Prepare accurate, complete, and code-compliant drawings and specifications for schematic, design development, and construction document submittals
• Develop details of building system components
• Review calculations and all work products produced by fire protection EIT’s, graduates, or designers assigned to the project
• Review all drawings produced by CADD technicians assigned to the project
• Develop discipline specifications for review by a Senior Fire Protection Engineer or the Department Director
• Cook up drawings with technical specifications
• Cook up work product with other disciplines
• Incorporate responses to QC and Gray Team comments into the project documents
• Aid in responding to RFI’s, Dr. Check comments, etc.
• Review and respond to CA submittals
• Perform discipline QA/QC review on assigned projects
• Adhere to discipline budget and schedule

Required Skills

• Understanding of sustainable design principles and design practices with LEED AP accreditation desirable
• Additional certifications such as CDT, CCS, or CCCA are encouraged to reflect personal growth in the profession and an ever-increasing knowledge base to enhance the design and documentation process
• Active participation in NSPE, SFPE, NFPA or other related professional organizations is desirable
• Working familiarity with design/production and fire protection analysis software to a point of being able to understand the capabilities and limitations of the programs and interact with the support staff in their use of the software is highly desirable
• Proficient in MS Office Software
• Proficient in discipline specific design software

Required Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum or a post-graduate degree in Fire Protection Engineering is preferred
• Must be a fully licensed Fire Protection Engineer in at least one US state or jurisdiction, preferably in the local jurisdiction, by passing the Fire Protection Engineering written examination
• 4+ years of experience as a lead designer or Fire Protection Engineer in federal, state, municipal, healthcare, commercial, higher education or similar projects plus experience in Design/Build and CM at Risk project delivery methods

Working Conditions

• JMT offers a hybrid work schedule. The selected candidate is expected to work in a JMT office location at least three days per week or as needed to perform assigned duties. While most of our work is desk-based, there may be times when standing, walking, bending and lifting of minimal weight are required.
• The office environment is comfortable, has adequate lighting and temperature, and is free from noise, dust, and other hazards.

Qualifications

• Must be a fully licensed Fire Protection Engineer in at least one US state or jurisdiction, preferably in the local jurisdiction, by passing the Fire Protection Engineering written examination
• 4+ years of experience as a lead designer or Fire Protection Engineer in federal, state, municipal, healthcare, commercial, higher education or similar projects plus experience in Design/Build and CM at Risk project delivery methods
• Understanding of sustainable design principles and design practices with LEED AP accreditation desirable
• Additional certifications such as CDT, CCS, or CCCA are encouraged to reflect personal growth in the profession and an ever-increasing knowledge base to enhance the design and documentation process
• Active participation in NSPE, SFPE, NFPA or other related professional organizations is desirable
• Working familiarity with design/production and fire protection analysis software to a point of being able to understand the capabilities and limitations of the programs and interact with the support staff in their use of the software is highly desirable
• Proficient in MS Office Software
• Proficient in discipline specific design software