Design fire sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm systems using hydraulic calculation programs and relevant codes
Conduct construction administration and field investigations, managing documents and processing RFIs and change orders
Gather information and perform calculations to create original layouts and sketches
Present findings and outcomes to clients and stakeholders
Execute high-level tasks with minimal supervision, adhering to established standards and codes
Research products and assist project designers with materials selection
Mentor junior staff and ensure quality delivery of projects
Conduct project quality control reviews and ongoing discipline checks
Benefits
Standard Monday to Friday work hours from 8:00am to 4:30pm
Opportunity for overseas and US-based travel
Mentorship and development opportunities for junior staff
Engagement in diverse projects with federal and DoD clients
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for assignment in Arlington, Virginia. The selected candidate will act as the Designer of Record (DOR) for Fire Protection design projects including schedule, budget, delegation of work to junior staff, quality control and sealing/stamping construction drawings and specifications.
Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
This position requires proficiency in Revit This position may require overseas and US based travel
Responsibilities - Perform designs for fire sprinkler, suppression and fire alarm system layouts utilizing hydraulic calculation programs, and knowledge of ICC, NFPA Codes, and International Building and Fire Codes - Perform construction administration and field investigation tasks for assigned projects including document management and processing RFI's and change orders - Gather information, interview stakeholders, make studies, perform calculations and prepare original rough layouts and sketches as required - Present findings and outcomes to clients and other stakeholders - Perform high level tasks under minimal supervision using well-defined standards, procedures and codes - Perform product research; assist project designers and project architects with materials selection and system research - Provide staffing development and mentoring for junior staff, ensuring quality delivery of product - Provide project quality control reviews at project milestones and continuous "over-the-shoulder" discipline checks
Qualifications - Bachelors Degree in Engineering - 4+ years Fire Protection design experience - Proficient in Revit - US Citizen - Previous Federal or DoD experience is a plus
