Fire Protection Engineer

Position: Fire Protection Engineer
Location: Charlotte, NC

Job Summary:

The Fire Protection Engineer position is a technical role within the firm focused on project execution for a variety of multi- and single-discipline facility design projects. The Fire Protection Engineer will be responsible for performing multiple aspects of fire protection engineering services on multi-discipline building design projects of small to large scope for commercial and government facilities, as well as single-discipline fire protection engineering projects of small to large scope.

We Have:

• PTO
• Flexible work setting
• 100% Healthcare
• Health Savings Account
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Parental Leave
• Company paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability
• 401K Plan and Company Match
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Care

You Will:

• Performing all aspects of fire protection design services including conceptual studies, programming, schematic documents, design development documents, and construction documents under the direct supervision of a Senior Fire Protection Engineer or the Department Director
• Working on a multi-discipline design team
• Meeting with clients to prepare and validate the scope of work
• Preparation of marketing and presentation materials as directed
• Working with, responding to, and taking direction from the Department Director, Managing Principals, Project Managers, Design Managers, Operations Directors and senior management
• Working with a multi-discipline team of architects, engineers, interior designers and landscape architects
• Participating in team meetings and coordinating efforts with other team members
• Directing, supervising, and training junior fire protection staff as directed
• Serve in the role of Design Manager on projects as assigned
• Conduct project code analysis for review by a Senior Fire Protection Engineer or the Department Director
• Selection and layout of the fire protection systems, including consideration of alternative systems
• Developing details of building system components
• Reviewing calculations and all work products produced by fire protection EIT’s, graduates, or designers assigned to the project
• Reviewing all drawings produced by CADD technicians assigned to the project
• Coordinate drawings with technical specifications
• Assist in responding to RFI’s, Dr. Check comments, etc.
• Adhere to discipline budget and schedule

You Have:

• Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum or
• a post-graduate degree in Fire Protection Engineering is preferred
• Effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, accounting, and information management.
• Must be a fully licensed Fire Protection Engineer
• Experience as a lead designer or Fire Protection Engineer in federal, state, municipal, healthcare, commercial, higher education, or similar projects plus experience in Design/Build and CM at Risk project delivery methods is desirable
• Understanding of sustainable design principles and design practices with LEED AP accreditation desirable
• Additional certifications such as CDT, CCS, or CCCA are encouraged to reflect personal growth in the profession and an ever-increasing knowledge base to enhance the design and documentation process
• Active participation in NSPE, SFPE, NFPA or other related professional organizations is desirable
• Working familiarity with design/production and fire protection analysis software to a point of being able to understand the capabilities and limitations of the programs and interact with the support staff in their use of the software is highly desirable