Fire Protection Engineer
Fire Protection Engineer
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Job Description
Job Description
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Primarily requires development of requirements and technical review of design packages as well as occasional design work.
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Design FPS supporting construction renovation and modernization efforts in accordance with federal and local requirements and industry codes standards and guidelines.
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Review evaluate and critique FPS designs working closely with architect and engineering (A/E) firms.
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Analyze existing or planned facilities to identify FPS requirements associated with current or planned use.
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Conduct site visits to document existing conditions of FPS develop new requirements based on planned use and create preliminary scopes and cost estimates for projects to improve the FPS.
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Perform fire protection design reviews for facility improvement projects provided by third-party design firms.
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Develop or review test plans for new or modified FPS. Assist with planning/scheduling testing.
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Prepare technical memoranda/reports to document compliance with the design scope.
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Identify and work to proactively resolve any compliance issues.
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Analyze formulate and recommend facility fire protection requirements design space criteria and usage through space utilization studies and forecasts.
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Lead analyses and solution development for facility planning and management for sensitive testing facilities.
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Lead complex activities related to the control and management of cost schedule risk and resource optimization.
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Prepare or review facilities estimates and site proposals for client review as to cost and feasibility.
Qualifications and Skills
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Bachelors degree in engineering (minimum GPA of 3.0)
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A minimum of 8 years experience is required 10 years is preferred
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At least 4 years of relevant experience and a degree in fire protection engineering or at least 5 years of relevant experience and a degree in another engineering discipline
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Professional Engineering license (PE) in Fire Protection Engineering
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Demonstrated experience with NFPA 1 NFPA 101 NFPA 13 NFPA 15 NFPA 30 and NFPA 72
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Demonstrated ability to collaborate/communicate effectively with internal/external stakeholders
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Excellent verbal/written communication problem-solving conflict resolution and decision-making skills
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Experience designing fire alarm systems and sprinkler systems and developing FPS drawings and specifications
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Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance; Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations
Ideal Candidates will have
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Experience with fire safety requirements for the vertical of new construction and building renovation
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Experience with DoD fire protection requirements such as NAVSEA OP-5 and UFC
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Experience with ultra-high-speed FPS
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Experience with ultra-violet/infrared (UV/IR) detection technologies
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Experience with relevant regulations including construction building codes
Clearance: US Citizen clearable to Secret will hire and hold if they have a higher clearance.
Employment Type
Full-time
