OverviewAs a Fire Protection Engineering Consultant, you will be responsible for customer-facing project work. This key position works closely with AHJ'S and clients to ensure projects are compliant and being completed as expected. The right candidate for this position can meet the required deadlines and communicate effectively with customers and jurisdictional authorities. Must be organized, detail oriented, highly motivated and able to work independently and efficiently from home
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for collaborating with engineering and/or design on specific projects, delivering effective and cost-efficient alternatives and solutions for the
- Develop and deliver reports to clients on recommended updates to ensure compliance and /or operational functionality of fire, suppression and/or life safety systems
- Provide code and standard references, as well as document research, reports and interpretations for fire protection
- Meet with jurisdiction authorities and clients as needed to resolve compliance questions
- Continuously review, and maintain a working knowledge of, changing codes, standards, industry specifications and practices to ensure
QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:- Bachelor's degree or a combination of equivalent experience and nationally recognized certification(s)
- Have passed the EIT Examination, and able to sit for Professional Engineering examination within 4- years
- Ability to travel 50-75% - Mainly US/Canada - Varies monthly - Travel typically M-F for week-long trips but average is 2-3 day trips to site locations.
- Authorization to work in the United States
Due to project locations and travel requirements, candidates need to be within 1 hour of a major US airport.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:- Working knowledge of Fire, Life Safety and Building Codes and NFPA Standards
- Field engineering/consulting experience in fire protection
- Experience with or knowledge of passive fire protection
- Ability to manage time and meet deadlines and budgets
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Working competency with MS Office & MS Project software
NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.
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