About the Role
Support the development and execution of fire protection engineering solutions for a variety of building types. Work with multidisciplinary teams to integrate fire safety systems in alignment with codes and client requirements.
Responsibilities
- Develop fire suppression and detection system designs for commercial and industrial structures
- Conduct fire hazard and risk assessments for new and existing facilities
- Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and calculation reports
- Ensure designs comply with applicable fire safety codes and standards
- Collaborate with architects and engineers during project planning phases
- Review construction documents for fire protection system accuracy
- Perform hydraulic calculations for sprinkler system performance
- Support project management with scheduling and budget estimates
- Inspect installed systems to verify adherence to design plans
- Assist in commissioning fire safety systems
- Respond to client inquiries regarding fire protection requirements
- Participate in design coordination meetings
- Evaluate building layouts for optimal fire system placement
- Stay current with changes in fire protection regulations
- Provide technical guidance to junior staff
- Contribute to fire modeling and egress analysis
- Assist in preparing permit applications for fire departments
- Troubleshoot design issues during construction
- Review shop drawings from contractors
- Support sustainable design initiatives related to fire safety
- Maintain documentation for system certifications
- Work across multiple project types including transportation, healthcare, and government facilities
- Use engineering software for system design and analysis
- Coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction
- Ensure integration of fire alarms with other building systems
Compensation
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work model with office and remote options
Team
Collaborative environment within a multidisciplinary engineering team
Project Types
- Transportation facilities
- Healthcare buildings
- Government complexes
- Commercial high-rises
- Industrial plants
Software Used
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Hydratec
- PyroSim
- Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS)
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