Fire Protection Engineer PE

Position Summary

Clark Nexsen is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join our dynamic, collaborative team. This role focuses on project execution for a variety of multi- and single-discipline facility design projects, including commercial and government facilities.

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
• 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. Our office environment is comfortable, has adequate lighting and temperature, and is free from noise, dust, and other hazards. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.