Fire Protection Designer

Fire Protection Designer

At Salas OBrien we tell our clients that were engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. Thats why were committed to living our values every day: inspiring achieving and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique meaningful and high-impact careerand theyll receive great total rewards along the way.

Job Summary:

The Fire Protection designer will lead Revit production drafting coordination and construction documents for fire protection systems. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on projects in a variety of market sectors including DOW Federal and Private Space Industry projects. This position is offered in a hybrid work environment with a combination of in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility.

In this role you will:

• Lead Revit production and preparation of fire protection construction documents for multiple projects.
• Produce complex floor plans riser diagrams schedules details and equipment layouts for new and renovation projects.
• Work independently with minimal oversight.
• Coordinate Revit models with mechanical electrical structural and architectural disciplines.
• Discuss design during architect/client design review meetings and coordinate design development.
• Lead clash detection and resolution coordination issues during design development.
• Manage drawing deliverables deadlines and production priorities for assigned projects.
• Prepare design calculations and selection of equipment for building fire protection systems.
• Write and edit fire protection specifications engineering reports and other technical design documentation.
• Familiarity with applicable industry codes and standards and apply requirements to project designs.
• Support construction administration through submittal reviews RFIs punch walks field revisions and as-built updates.

Operational Responsibilities

• Mentor junior staff and contribute to internal standards training and quality control procedures.
• Support proposals bid site visits and business development efforts as needed.

You will be a great fit if:

• You have a minimum of 5 years of fire protection design experience
• NICET Certification - Preferred
• Musthave working knowledge of theASHRAE ASME NFPA and NEC;with a preference for knowledge of the IBC IMC IECC and IPC requirements.

Skills/abilities:

• Proficient in performing hydraulic calculations and using industry standard software such as AutoSPRINK or similar.
• Proficient in Bluebeam Revu Revit AutoCAD and MS Office
• Familiarity with codes standards and design guidelines
• Excellent work ethic and attitude
• Good communication and time management skills
• Interpersonal communication skills combined with organizational skills the ability to plan balance and prioritize work

Location: Merritt Island FL (HYBRID) REMOTE CONSIDERED AS WELL

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• Must be a US Citizen for Security Clearance requirements.

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $80000 - $100000USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills experience qualifications and location.

This role is also eligible forperformance-based bonuses and a comprehensiveU.S. basedbenefits package including:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information visit our full benefits overview here.

About Us:

Founded in 1975 Salas OBrien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients our team and the world. We know that tomorrows requirements are todays opportunities and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers healthcare science and technology high-rise buildings clean energy education and other building types as well as structural and building sciences infrastructure asset management advanced robotics and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development human resources finance and accounting information technology and marketing professionals all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas OBrien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas OBrien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state/provincial or local laws. Salas OBrien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Required Experience:

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