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Mid-Level Fire Protection Engineer

Pond & Company · Metairie, LA · 3 wk ago
ManufacturingFull-time

About the role

We are seeking an experienced, mid-level Fire Protection Engineering Professional to join our growing design team in any of the following Pond offices or remotely:

  • Atlanta, GA – Headquarters
  • Atlanta, GA – Cobb
  • Atlanta, GA – Downtown
  • Augusta, GA
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Columbia, SC
  • Honolulu, HI
  • Huntsville, AL
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Mobile, AL
  • New Orleans, LA
  • Houston, TX
  • San Diego, CA
  • Savannah, GA
  • Tampa, FL

Candidate should have 2-5 years’ experience with an EIT license, working towards a PE license in Fire Protection Engineering. Responsibilities will focus on design and production of fire protection engineering project construction documents or reports under the general supervision of Senior Engineers.

About our team

Our Professional Design team is engaged in projects throughout the southeast, the nation, and the world. Our existing client base includes transportation, oil and gas, renewables, government (local, state, and federal), Department of Defense, private development, and water resources and restoration. The successful candidate would be an integral part of our growing team and would have the opportunity to engage across markets and geographies.

At Pond, we are a collaborative, innovative team in an environment that fosters learning and professional growth. We believe that as you grow, we grow. You will have opportunities to broaden your knowledge and to put your skills to work in engaging, challenging, and diverse projects that make a positive impact on the communities in which we live and work.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Fire Protection Engineering design lead on projects, including making design decisions on suppression systems, fire alarm systems, mass notification systems, and assisting Architecture with Life Safety design.
  • Perform accurate, legible, and well-thought-out design calculations.
  • Coordinate Fire Protection Engineering design with other disciplines, highlighting design components that will impact other disciplines' designs to ensure constructability without conflict.
  • Attend project kick-off meetings and coordination meetings.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision; be self-motivated and take initiative.
  • Perform assigned tasks in accordance with company QC procedures.
  • Communicate with clients as needed and defined by the project.
  • Contact clients and/or contractors as needed on specific jobs.
  • Work well within a team environment, maintain a positive attitude, multi-task, and produce high-quality work.
  • Demonstrate the ability and desire to learn and grow professionally.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (BS) from a four-year college or university in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
  • 4+ years related experience and/or training.
  • Engineer-In-Training (EIT) license required.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Internet Apps.
  • Revit/AutoCAD/BIM preferred but can be trained.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

  • Use a computer while working at a desk in either an office or cubicle.
  • Ability to talk and hear, reach with hands and arms, lift up to 10 pounds, stand, sit, and walk.
  • Close and color vision, use of depth and peripheral vision, ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements

  • Occasional attendance at meetings and other off-site events requires reliable transportation.
  • Position may require occasional travel to domestic or foreign locations.
  • Must maintain a current, valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
  • May require international travel; capability to travel freely on a passport or other official document.

About Pond

Pond is an award-winning, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and environmental services firm providing professional solutions to clients throughout the U.S. and globally for nearly 60 years. Pond’s staff of 800+ professionals provides a deep bench strength of experience and capabilities to offer customized solutions that help clients manage projects from concept to completion—and everything in between—with confidence and clarity.

Pond is currently ranked as the 80th largest engineering and design firm by ENR, Atlanta’s #1 engineering firm by Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has been recognized as an Employer of the Year by Georgia ACEC and a Best Place to Work for Working Parents.

Pay

Many factors are considered when determining compensation at Pond, including scope and level of position, geographic location, candidate skill, knowledge, and experience. Starting base pay may vary depending on these factors. Additional cash incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package.

Benefits

A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits may be offered dependent on the position. Learn more about Pond’s comprehensive benefits offerings here.

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