Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
Minimum 4 years of experience in the fire protection engineering industry.
Registered professional engineer (P.E.) with NCEES-administered fire protection engineering exam certification.
Able to work independently and effectively communicate within a team.
Eligible to work in the U.S. and obtain a security clearance.
Responsibilities
Design fire alarm and suppression systems, and passive fire protection elements according to building codes and client needs.
Produce building and life safety code analyses, coordinating systems with other engineering disciplines.
Create and deliver comprehensive design documents using Microsoft®, Revit®, and hydraulic calculation software.
Collaborate with senior engineers for design direction, quality assurance, and innovative solutions.
Travel to project sites for data collection and to ensure design relevance to real-world conditions.
Review installation drawings and support construction administration during system installation.
Benefits
Employee ownership through ESOP program.
Work-from-home flexibility.
Multiple group health insurance options available.
401k plan with up to 6% matching contribution.
Generous PTO policy with 24 days plus five paid holidays per year.
Tuition reimbursement for further education.
80 hours of parental leave for new parents.
Hybrid work schedule options.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
Full Job Description
As a Fire Protection Engineer, you will provide technical leadership in the design and analysis of active and passive fire protection systems and strategies. You will be involved in projects serving federal, municipal, university, and industrial clients. In this role you will work alongside a senior engineer in preparing project narratives, reports, technical specifications, and complete drawing packages. You will be a member of interdisciplinary design teams and be involved in mentoring junior engineers.
Key Responsibilities:
Apply project experience in the design of fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, and passive fire protection elements, while using knowledge of building codes, standards, and client-specific requirements.
Produce building and life safety code analyses, coordinate passive and active systems with other disciplines, and perform fire suppression system calculations.
Create design deliverables, including reports, calculations, specifications, and drawings using Microsoft® software, Revit®, and hydraulic calculation software.
Work with senior engineers to determine design direction, participate in design reviews, and ensure high standards of quality, innovation, and performance.
Travel to project locations for site and system information gathering to ensure designs meet real-world conditions and client requirements.
Review fire alarm and fire suppression system shop/installation drawings and participate in construction administration during system installation.
Requirements:
Intrinsically motivated and collaborative, able to work independently and employ effective communication as a member of the team.
Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
Minimum 4 years of experience in the fire protection engineering industry.
A registered professional engineer (P.E.) who has passed the NCEES-administered fire protection engineering exam.
Eligible to work in the United States and obtain a security clearance.
Desired Experience:
Design of Federal Government facilities
Application of the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)
What We Offer: We offer a competitive salary along with employee ownership through our ESOP program and work-from-home flexibility with details provided upon inquiry. Our generous benefits package includes multiple group health insurance options, a 401k with up to 6% matching contribution, 24 days of paid time off (PTO), five paid holidays per year, tuition reimbursement, and many other perks. We prioritize work-life balance with benefits such as 80 hours of parental leave for the birth of a child or newly adopted child, a hybrid work schedule, and accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
About Wiley
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. is a global publishing company that specializes in academic publishing and instructional materials. The company was founded in 1807 and is headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey. Wiley publishes books, journals, and online products in a variety of fields, including science, technology, medicine, and social sciences. The company also provides education, training, and assessment services to businesses and individuals. Wiley has operations in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
