Fire Protection Specialist

Requisition Number: 33769 | Location: Rock Hill, SC, US, 29730 | Hybrid work arrangement, blending remote flexibility with regular on-site collaboration.

About the role

As a Fire Protection Specialist, you will apply experience and knowledge of fire protection engineering principles, theories, concepts, and science to advise and assist clients and internal workgroups in preparing designs and evaluations of systems, products, and procedures for safeguarding life and property against damage caused by fires, explosions, and related hazards. You will report to the Manager of Fire Protection Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design fire detection, fire suppression, and emergency signaling systems equipment and procedures following all applicable governing Codes and Standards and industry best practices.
• Develop performance-based design analyses utilizing fire protection engineering principles, Code analyses, consultation with Authorities Having Jurisdiction, computer-based fire modeling, egress calculations, and other available resources.
• Create fire detection and emergency signaling system design and layout plans, schematics, equipment specifications, supporting design calculations, system narratives, and construction specifications.
• Create fire suppression system design criteria, specifications and layouts, preliminary hydraulic calculations, fire pump selection specifications, and fire detection system integration.
• Create special hazard fire protection designs, including aspirating and beam-type smoke detection, video imaging detection, flame detection, suppression system monitoring and control, and smoke control system integration.
• Create integration designs between life safety and building services systems as required to comply with all applicable Codes, Standards, and system operating objectives, including but not limited to information technology, telephone, security, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited college or university.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is estimated to be $58,400 to $73,000 per year, dependent upon experience, qualifications, and skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical benefits (medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and Health Savings Account with employer contributions).
• Wellness Programs, including Employee Assistance Program providing support for employees and their household members.
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions.
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays.
• Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs.
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service.
• Employee Referral Program.