Senior Fire Protection and Life Safety Associate
Osborn Engineering · Pittsburgh, PA · 19 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Position Responsibilities
- Supervise junior and mid-level staff or self-perform the following:
- Perform analysis, design and documentation of fire suppression, fire alarm, and smoke control systems.
- Develop fire protection strategies, performance-based design approaches, and alternative solutions to provide solutions for clients.
- Conduct building and fire code studies and life safety evaluations independently or with little oversight or training.
- Cook with other A/E disciplines for all Fire Protection design elements, including but not limited to, architectural, MEP, civil, and structural.
- Prepare design deliverables for A/E SD, DD, CD level documents independently or with little oversight or training, including, but not limited to, written reports/narratives, drawings, and specifications.
- Meet with contractors during the bid phase to review the design details.
- Perform field verification and take-offs of existing systems for renovation projects.
- Perform project construction administration including response to RFI’s and accurate review of submittals.
- Review designs prepared by others as part of Osborn’s QA/QC process.
- Attend meetings with clients, authorities having jurisdiction, and other professionals as projects require.
- Work planning and manage the design process to the available hours in the work plan.
Job Requirements/Qualifications
- Minimum of 8 years of Fire Protection Design Experience in Consulting Engineering.
- Proficient knowledge of fire protection and life safety systems design and modeling software such as Revit, HAAS, FDS, CONTAM, Pathfinder.
- Expert knowledge of local and national building codes, life safety and fire code requirements including both ICC-based codes and NFPA codes and standards.
- Working knowledge of industry standards and guidelines, including, but not limited to UFC and FM.
- Proficient knowledge of standard construction practices and the ability to work with contractors to address construction issues.
- Experience in designing Healthcare, Sports, Commercial, Public Sector, Industrial, Education, and/or Institutional projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in ABET-accredited engineering preferred or NICET level certification in fire suppression and/or fire alarm systems.
- FPE or PE License.
Additional Information
- Osborn Engineering is a fully integrated multi-disciplined design firm that uses a specialized team approach to engineering projects.
- These teams are comprised of a staff of more than 350+ professionals that provide designs for all phases of a wide range of projects.
- Osborn has specialists in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and life safety, technology engineering, transportation, and commissioning.
- As an employee-owned firm, each Osborn employee is committed to career development and advancement ensuring that each project is completed with a sense of pride.
- Osborn/OSPORTS looks for a candidate who has the following characteristics: Reliable, Team Player, Self – Starter, Positive Attitude, Strong Work Ethic, Critical Thinker, Detail Oriented, Innovative, Good Communicator.