Fire Protection Engineer
Job Description
Location
Dallas, Texas, United States
Capabilities
Health and Safety
Office Setup
Hybrid
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Up to 25% of domestic travel required.
Hybrid work requires 2 days per week in the Dallas office.
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $87,890.00 to $125,600.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Responsibilities
Your impact
Inspect facilities to identify deficiencies with respect to means of egress, sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, electrical arrangements, fire rated partitions, and storage arrangements; review proposal documents for accuracy and ability to meet Jacobs Client standards and provide comments and/or recommendations as necessary; review architectural, electrical, and mechanical floor plans utilizing various NFPA and IBC Codes and Standards; ensure all designs meet standards of the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), as it pertains to Means of Egress Systems and Components; review vendor shop drawings and equipment submittals for sprinkler systems and fire alarm systems for compliance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 72; review sprinkler system hydraulic calculations, hydrant flow test data, and fire pump performance curves; attend surveys and make recommendations regarding acceptability of a building with respect to Life Safety code requirements for Exit Remoteness, Exit Capacity, and Discharge; test Fire and Life Safety Systems including, but not limited to, sprinklers, fire alarm, emergency lighting, and elevator recall during Substantial Completion Inspections; provide on-site field survey measurements and verification; and perform design reviews and submit comments in required format.
Job Requirements
Here's what you'll need
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering and 24 months of experience in the job offered or in a fire protection engineering- related occupation.
Experience must include:
• Autodesk Revit
• Hydraulic modeling software such as HASS or Autosprink
• Building codes
• Fire protection codes
• Life safety codes including IBC, IFC, NFPA 101, NFPA 13, and NFPA 72
• Performing fire hydrant flow testing
• Fire protection and fire alarm systems including wet pipe, dry pipe, and preaction systems.
