Fire Protection Engineer

ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Direction

• Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution.
• Receive direction as needed, especially complex assignments, modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
• Work is completed using advanced fire protection engineering techniques and principles and is reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound professional judgement. Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance

At the Operational and Company Level

• Interact and communicate with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others from project start to completion.
• Attend, participate and potentially lead project meetings.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, project manager, and external clients

Do the Work

• Design all aspects of fire protection systems, including conceptual studies, programming, and development of contract drawings and specifications.
• Perform fire hydrant flow testing.
• Perform fire protection design calculations including hydraulic analysis of fire water supply and demand.
• Analyze and interpret fire protection and life safety data to support successful solutions.
• Perform field surveys and document fire protection systems and building life safety features.
• Prepare life safety plans and code compliance narratives related to applicable local, state, and federal codes and standards.
• Prepare sprinkler and fire alarm plans and specifications
• Attend design review meetings and reply to design review comments applicable to fire protection scope
• Create reports such as basis of designs, written narratives, field observations, letters to AHJs, etc.
• Prepare and present technical reports and presentations.
• Support construction administration including field surveys, review of contractor submittals, review and resolution of change orders, and witnessing tests of fire protection systems.
• Perform commissioning of fire protection and life safety systems.
• Accurately produce the project construction documents to meet milestone schedules within a predetermined hourly budget.
• Apply broad knowledge of fire protection engineering principles and procedures.
• Troubleshoot problems in implementation as they arise, offer solutions based on knowledge of fire protection and safety systems.
• Provide expertise in formulating design solutions.
• Assist with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for projects, when necessary.
• May prepare scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• May manage small fire protection projects.
• Work within established project budgets
• Define and determine project specifications, performance criteria, and budget construction cost estimating.
• Address comments from clients, AHJ’s & other review authorities; adjust designs accordingly.
• Possess and continue to develop a working knowledge of codes applicable to the discipline.
• Attend coordination and design meetings, as needed.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• High level of motivation and a problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

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