Fire Protection Engineer) designs evaluates and maintains fire detection and suppression systems to protect life property and the environment. They apply engineering principles to ensure building compliance with safety codes conduct risk assessments and investigate fire causes often collaborating with architects designers and local authorities.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Engineering: Develop design and implement fire protection systems including sprinkler detection and suppression systems.
Compliance & Risk: Ensure buildings meet local state and federal fire safety regulations and codes.
Assessments & Modeling: Conduct fire risk assessments fire safety inspections and computer modeling of fire behavior.
Collaboration: Work with architects contractors and owners on new construction or renovation projects.
Investigation: Investigate fire scenes to determine causes and improve future safety measures.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Education: Bachelors degree in Fire Science Fire Engineering Mechanical Civil or Structural Engineering.
Certifications: Often requires Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or specialized certifications in fire safety.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD software fire modeling software and knowledge of building codes and fire behavior.
Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving attention to detail and communication skills to work with diverse teams.
Work Environment
Fire Engineers work in consulting firms government agencies construction companies or in-house at industrial plants. The role may involve both office-based design work and on-site inspections.
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