Fire Protection Project Engineer (On-Site)

Description

A Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Protection, or Mechanical Engineering, minimum 6 years of work experience. Must be Professionally licensed in the United States.

Responsibilities/Skills

• Perform engineering calculations and layout/design systems in accordance with established policies, standards, procedures, code with minimal to no supervision.
• Apply practical knowledge and experience to resolve problems and conflicts related to projects.
• Occasionally supervise subordinate personnel or assist other engineers/designers.
• Knowledge of discipline-specific codes and other building codes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good leadership skills to educate clients on design and other project requirements.
• Meet with Project Engineer and Project Manager to discuss design scope, schedule, budget, phasing, site issues, and design review issues.
• Prepare design budgets and schedules, estimate man-hours required for project design, and implement system types selected by Project Engineer.
• Review preliminary and final engineering design with other disciplines for function, clearances, coordination, and final design selection. Perform a final review of engineering drawings.
• Client contact.
• Perform quality assurance on projects in coordination with technical manager/project engineer.
• Mentor and motivate Engineering designers I, II, and III.
• Set high standards, maintain professional integrity, and seek the best interests of the company and client.
• Ability to meet fast-paced deadlines while maintaining quality design.

Skills

• Active Listening.
• Critical Thinking.
• Proficient in REVIT.
• Proficient in Engineering Modeling tools.
• Researching and writing reports/opinions.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent Time Management.
• Equipment selection.
• Excellent judgement and decision making.
• Excellent management of personnel resources – Motivating, developing, and directing team members.

Benefits

• Superior Benefit Packages for the whole family and pets.
• Generous 401(K) company match.
• Generous PTO – vacation time!
• Casual “uncorporate” working environment – jeans and hey dudes!
• Employee Entertainment Benefits Discount Program.
• Licenses renewed 100% by company.
• Professional membership renewals 100% by company.
• Continuing education lunch-n-learns and industry convention attendance encouraged.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Relocation available.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Company-sponsored charity events to participate in!
• Licensing specialist handles tedious forms for license renewals.
• Fully staffed permitting department.
• Highly skilled designers in the design department.
• Variety of sectors including grocery, retail, big box, power centers, senior living, restaurant, industrial, multi-family, convenience – we love bringing communities to life!
• Experts in MEP, fire protection, and structural design tackling technical issues.
• Surveying services are not hindered by weather conditions.