Senior Fire Protection and Life Safety Associate

Osborn Engineering is seeking a Senior FireProtection Engineer and Life SafetyAssociatewith a minimum of 8 years of industry experiencefor our Pittsburgh office location who will report tothe Manager of Fire Protection and Life Safety. The ideal candidate will have a strongmulti-facetedFireProtectionand Life Safety SystemsDesign experience in a consulting engineering environment working witha diverse portfolio ofprivate and public sector a minimum requirement candidate must be able to lead multiple design projects simultaneously and perform field work that includes up to 25% travel.

Position Responsibilities

• Supervisejunior and mid-levelstaff 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 providesolutionsfor clients.
  • Conduct building and fire code studies and life safety evaluationsindependently or with little oversight or training.
  • Coordinate with otherA/Edisciplines for all Fire Protection design elementsincluding but not limited to architectural MEP civil and structural.
  • Prepare design deliverables forA/ESD DD CD level documentsindependently or with little oversight or trainingincluding 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 RFIs and accurate review of submittals.
• Review designs prepared by others as part of Osborns 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 yearsof Fire Protection Design Experience in Consulting Engineering.
• Proficient knowledge of fire protectionand life safety systemsdesign and modeling software such as RevitHAAS FDS CONTAM Pathfinder.
• Expert knowledge of local and national building codes life safety and fire code requirements including both ICC-based codesand NFPA codesand 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.
• Bachelors degree in ABET-accredited engineering preferred or NICET level certification in fire suppression and/or fire alarm systems.
• FPE or PE License.

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. Osborns strength lies with its people.

Osborn/OSPORTS is looking 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

All job offers will be contingent on passing a background check. Drug testing may be required for certain clients. Osborn/OSPORTS will only be contacting qualified applicants.

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NOTE TO RECRUITERS: Osborn Engineering does not currently accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or recruiters. If you wish to be considered in the future for our list of approved recruiters please send an e-mail to . All resumes sent directly to management will not be considered.