Burns & McDonnell

Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Burns & McDonnell$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in fire protection engineering or related field from an ABET accredited university.
  • Minimum 7 years of related design experience (Master's degree can substitute for one year).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in analytical problem-solving.
  • Advanced knowledge of design tools including hydraulic calculation software, AutoCAD or Revit, and Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to obtain access authorization for sensitive facilities and data from various sectors.
  • NICET certification and experience with military standards are preferred.
  • Professional Fire Protection Engineer (P.E.) license is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design efforts across multi-discipline projects focusing on fire protection systems.
  • Prepare comprehensive fire protection packages including systems such as suppression and alarm.
  • Conduct evaluations of new and existing life safety programs.
  • Oversee the construction administration process, addressing design and installation issues.
  • Prepare and deliver technical reports and client presentations effectively.
  • Cultivate relationships with clients and identify new business opportunities.
  • Direct sales and marketing efforts to meet financial performance standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and further education.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options available.
  • Retirement plan participation with company match.
  • Flexible work environment supporting work-life balance.
  • Paid travel expenses for required site visits.
Full Job Description
Description The Senior Fire Protection Engineer will lead the team in the design work on multi-discipline projects and lead the preparation of comprehensive fire protection packages including fire suppression, fire alarm, smoke management, and life safety. The Senior Fire Protection Engineer will lead in the evaluations for new and/or existing life safety programs, lead in the construction administration process and travel to the client sites as necessary.

Lead the design, specification, and multi-discipline coordination of the following fire protection systems: Wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action, deluge, and foam/water fire suppression systems. Fire water supply infrastructure including fire water storage tanks, fire pumps, underground and aboveground distribution piping and associated appurtenances. Addressable and non-addressable voice evacuation fire alarm systems including initiation devices, supervision devices, and audible and visual notification appliances. Releasing systems for pre-action, foam/water, and clean agent systems.
  • Evaluate and lead the creation of fire protection calculations including the hydraulic analysis of fire water supply and demand, battery calculations, and voltage drop calculations.
  • Lead the evaluation of building and life safety requirements including building area and height limitations, building construction types, fire resistive assemblies and opening protections, occupancy classifications, hazards, building egress, and active and passive smoke management systems.
  • Lead the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, the review of contractor shop drawings and calculations, field inspections, and testing of fire protection systems.
  • Prepare and present technical and client reports and presentations.
  • Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities.
  • Manage sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
  • Responsible for ensuring revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met.
  • Manage the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance. Present project budgets and cost estimates.
  • Track project performance.
  • Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the department.
  • Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in fire protection engineering or related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited university.
  • Minimum 7 years related design experience (completion of master's degree in fire protection engineering may be substituted for one year of experience).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong analytical and problem solving skills are required.
  • Candidate should have advanced knowledge of appropriate design tools such as hydraulic calculation software, AutoCAD or Revit, Excel, and Word. Position requires an experienced and competent individual capable of successfully solving challenging problems requiring adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures or criteria.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain access authorization to facilities and data of existing and potential clients, including, but not limited to DOE, aerospace, military, food and consumer product manufacturers, pharmaceutical, laboratories, and others necessary to perform work.
  • NICET certification and experience working with military standards are strongly preferred.
  • Professional Fire Protection Engineer (P.E.) license required.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Fire Protection Engineer

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Other Locations United States

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 263111

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JH #A&F

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
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