Description A Brief Overview
The Senior Fire Protection Specialist will lead tasks requiring the application of standard and complex fire protection engineering techniques and procedures. This position will lead multi-discipline projects and prepare comprehensive fire protection packages including fire suppression, fire alarm, and life-safety systems.
What you will do
- 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. Outdoor fire suppression systems including monitors, spray systems, and exposure protection systems. 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, review of contractor shop drawings and calculations, field inspections, and testing of fire protection systems
- Lead teams to perform site evaluations and documentation of existing fire protection systems.
- Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
- Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities.
- Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
- Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the fire protection practice.
- Prepare project budgets and cost estimates.
- Track project performance.
- Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
Qualifications - Bachelor Degree in Fire Protection Technology or related field and 8 years of related experience, Associate Degree in a related field and 10 years of related experience, or 12 years of related experience required.
- 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.
- Familiarity with building codes, fire codes, NFPA standards, FM Global datasheets, military standards, and refinery/industrial API guidelines is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong analytical and problem-solving skills is required.
- NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) Level 2 in Water-Based System Layout, Fire Alarm Systems, or Special Hazard Systems, or ability to obtain equivalent licensure within one year required.
Compensation $150,000.00-210,000.00 Yearly
The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.
Benefits Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
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-CA-Brea
Other Locations United States
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 263499
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JH #A&F
