GHD Group

Senior Fire Protection Engineer

GHD Group • $89K — $188K *
Chantilly, VA 20151In-Person
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or equivalent ABET accredited degree
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • 10-20 years of experience in evaluating/designing fire protection systems and fire code consultation
  • Strong knowledge of NFPA and ICC codes and standards
  • Experience developing contract documents for various fire alarm and suppression systems
  • Proven project lifecycle experience from bidding to client management
  • Interest in coaching and mentoring graduate and EIT engineers

Responsibilities

  • Lead and collaborate on fire protection system design and consulting projects
  • Provide life safety analysis with reports identifying codes and standards
  • Develop technical documentation for fire protection systems
  • Manage fire protection engineering projects and coordinate with multi-discipline teams
  • Collaborate with clients on building codes and standards
  • Identify hazards and recommend mitigation techniques
  • Support business development and proposal preparation activities
  • Mentor mid-level and entry-level Fire Protection Engineers
  • Perform QAQC reviews of fire protection design documents
  • Provide construction administration services and respond to RFIs

Benefits

  • 401K eligibility starting on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
  • 16 days of paid time off per year, increasing with years of service
  • Holiday pay for 9 observed holidays annually
  • Wellness reimbursement program covering 50% of select health-related costs up to $250 annually
Full Job Description
Job Description

Who are we looking for?

GHD's US East Region is looking for a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to join our Property & Building team. In this role, you will develop and lead full-service fire protection engineering and life safety consulting projects for both our private and public sector clients including commercial, institutional and federal facilities.

Our Hybrid Work Model:

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

This position can be based in one of the following locations: Baltimore, MD | Boston, MA | Bowie, MD | Chantilly, VA | Orlando, FL | Syracuse, NY

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
  • Lead and collaborate on fire protection systems design and life safety/code consulting projects, including partnering with our Revit design team for fire protection systems.
  • Provide life safety analysis including reports and plans identifying applicable codes and standards, construction type, allowable height and area, occupancy classification, fire resistance rated assemblies, exits, exit capacity and travel distance.
  • Develop technical documentation for all types of fire protection systems, including design narratives, technical memorandums, design drawings, and technical specifications.
  • Manage fire protection engineering projects and working effectively and proactively within multi-discipline project teams across groups.
  • Collaborate with architects, engineers and other clients on building/fire code & standards consulting
  • Identify various hazards, mitigation techniques and recommended solutions, materials, and equipment on Fire Protection/Life Safety consulting.
  • Identify and support business development, client expansion and proposal development activities for our Fire Protection Engineering & Life Safety business, including the preparation of proposals for IDIQ TOs and opportunities.
  • Support client relationship development and strategic growth initiatives.
  • Support mid-level and entry-level Fire Protection Engineers within the Design & Delivery Organization through mentorship and contributions to research and development activities.
  • Perform peer reviews and QAQC reviews of fire protection design documents to verify technical and code compliant designs and consistent and clean drafting.
  • Participate in construction administration services including reviewing and responding to RFIs and Submittals, performing final punch-list walks, and witness acceptance testing.
  • Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) where needed.

What you will bring to the team:
  • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or equivalent ABET accredited degree
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Between 10-20 years of experience in the evaluation / design of fire protection systems and building / fire code consultation
  • Strong working knowledge with NFPA and ICC codes and standards and FM Global datasheets
  • Experience in developing contract documents for a wide variety of fire alarm and suppression systems, including specialized applications, such as industrial fire protection and process hazard analysis, aircraft hangars, high-piled storage warehouses, facilities with flammable and combustible liquids, mission critical facilities, and foam suppression
  • Proven experience at all stages of the project life cycle, from preparing bids to feasibility studies, consenting, detailed design and data analysis, and client management
  • An interest in coaching and mentoring our graduate and EIT engineers to technically strengthen the team capabilities
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% to project sites and client meetings, as required
  • Federal Government DoD and civilian agencies' project and client experience a plus

If you're interested in pursuing this opportunity, please submit an application!

Benefits:
  • 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
  • Paid time off - Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
  • Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
  • Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.-Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices

Salary range: $89,000-$188,000 based on experience and location

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About GHD Group

GHD Group is a global engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm that provides services to clients in the water, energy, environment, property and buildings, and transportation sectors. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. GHD has more than 10,000 employees in over 200 offices worldwide, and it operates in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and South America. The company's services include engineering design, project management, asset management, environmental consulting, and digital services. GHD's clients include governments, private companies, and non-profit organizations, and its projects range from small-scale local initiatives to large-scale international infrastructure projects.
Learn more about GHD Group
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
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