Description
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in the design of various fire protection systems to ensure safety and compliance with industry standards . This role requires a strong foundation in engineering principles, project management, and a passion for innovative solutions in fire safety. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, excellent project coordination abilities, and a solid understanding of construction management principles.
Duties
- Serve as the Fire Protection Engineering design lead on projects. This includes preparing proposals for services and making Fire Protection Engineering design decisions on suppression systems, fire alarm systems, mass notifications, and assisting Architecture with Life Safety design.
- Conduct plan reviews and on-site inspections.
- Determine the scope of assigned fire protection projects, review and interpret construction documents, applicable codes, and utilize software programs to create engineering designs based on the interpretation of project plans and submittals/specifications of contract documents.
- Determine cost-effective fire sprinkler and fire alarm system layouts, quantities, and specifications.
- Provide clients with knowledge of code compliance of the fire protection systems and the building design.
- Conduct field inspections and analysis to upgrade and correct existing system problems.
- Perform accurate, legible and well thought out design calculations.
- Attend project kick off meetings and coordination meetings.
- Perform tasks assigned in accordance with company procedures.
- May supervise and review the work of other team members assigned to the project team.
- Communicate with clients as needed and defined by project.
- Develops and maintains positive customer and client relationships to foster repeat business. Contacts clients and/or contractors as needed on specific jobs.
Requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (BS) in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
- The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, is self-motivated and has initiative.
- Ability to work well within a team environment, positive attitude, multi-task, and self-motivated to produce high quality work.
- Must be a US Citizen and be able to pass a Tier 1 background investigation to be placed in a position of Public Trust.
- Ability and willingness to travel 30-45%
- Experience with construction management practices and principles.
- Strong skills in project coordination, scheduling, and estimating.
- Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings effectively.
- Familiarity with construction site operations and safety protocols.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Professional Engineering License (PE) in Fire Protection Engineering (preferred), Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Chemical Engineering
Software/Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Experience using AutoCAD
Join us as we strive to enhance safety standards through innovative engineering solutions. Your expertise will play a crucial role in protecting lives and property from fire hazards.
