Job details
Salary $40 - $45 an hour job type full-time
Qualifications
Bachelor`s (required)
Benefits pulled from the full job description
Dental insurance health insurance vision insurance
Full job description
Fire protection lead engineer
Job summary
The fire protection engineer is responsible for the successful execution of fire protection design on federal government projects for both general ae projects and critical facilitiesProjects can be design-build or design-bid-build and new or renovationUtilizes knowledge and skill set to review, analyze, and provide solutions for fire suppression, fire detection, life safety, and alarm and mass notification systemsCollaborates with other disciplines and clients to provide coordinated construction documents.
Key responsibilities
Read and interpret construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and contractsInterpret and apply applicable nfpa standards to the design/layout based on building type, hazard classification, architectural characteristics, etc.
Develop construction documents for fire suppression and alarm systems on new and existing facilities ensuring project compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Manage design teams to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality on complex government projects
Perform technical reviews of complex design documents including building construction, fire detection/alarm, fire suppression, standpipe, fire alarm, smoke control, water storage/distribution and alternative fire suppression systems to ensure that they conform to the applicable regulations, standards, and codes.
Review contractor shop drawings and submittals
Actively coordinate with all other internal/external team members on projects
Work with the authority having jurisdiction, team, contractors, and owners to create a safe working environment for the occupants while still completing the mission.
Perform field investigations of completed design to verify accuracy of design and perform/witness acceptance testing/commissioning
Provide presentations and training at events concerning updates to codes and regulations.
Skills:
Preferred qualifications
Bachelor`s degree in mechanical, architectural, or fire protection engineering from an accredited program.
Minimum of 15 years previous experience in the fire protection industry
Responsible and self-motivated with ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Us citizen
Must be able to complete the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Preferred design experience related to any of the following subject matters:
Federal industry experience
Familiarity with the unified facilities criteria
European code experience
Design build experience
Fire / smoke modeling
Fire protection degree
Knowledge of revit / autocad / autodesk products
Preferred certifications
Fire protection engineer license
Security clearance or ability to get one
Education:
Requires a bachelor`s degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicingAll applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Job type: full-time
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Education:
Bachelor`s (required)
Experience:
Fire protection: 7 years (required)
Knowledge of revit / autocad / autodesk products: 3 years (required)
Design building: 1 year (required)
Federal/government: 1 year (required)
Work location: remote
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