Graduate Fire Protection Engineer
GHD · Chantilly, VA · 1 mo ago
Engineering$26–$28/hrFull-time
About the role
We’re looking for a Fire Protection Engineer to join our Fire and Life Safety team! As a new graduate, you will support a wide variety of projects involving code consulting, system design/evaluation, fire modeling, etc. for a diverse group of clientele throughout the East Region and across the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Performing building/fire code consultation
- Developing contract documents for fire alarm, fire protection and fire suppression systems (including Special Suppression Systems)
- Designing and evaluating fire protection and life safety systems, including sprinkler, standpipe, fire pump, and special hazard systems
- Coordinating with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction throughout project delivery
- Conducting site investigations, construction phase services, commissioning, and acceptance testing of fire protection systems
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field
- Engineering-in-Training (EIT) preferred
- 0-2 years of experience in the evaluation and/or design of Fire Protection Systems
- Familiarity with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards, including Life Safety Code Requirements for both new construction and modifications to existing buildings
- Exposure to the application of fire modeling (i.e. FDS, CONTAM, Pathfinder, CFAST, etc.)
- AutoCAD and/or REVIT design capability and experience is preferred
Benefits
- 401K – Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
- Paid time off – PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
- Holiday Pay – GHD observes 9 holidays per year
- Wellness Benefit – 50% reimbursement up to $250 annually for health club memberships, home exercise equipment, bicycles, race/run/marathon entrance fees, smoking cessation programs, weight loss programs, Fitbits and fitness tracking devices
Pay
$26.00 - $28.00 an hour based on experience and location.