Fire Protection Engineer.

Luxus

Luxus

Fire Protection Engineer.

Charlotte, NC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Position: Fire Protection Engineer
    Location:  Charlotte, NC

     

    Job Summary:

    The Fire Protection Engineer position is a technical role within the firm focused on project execution for a variety of multi- and single-discipline facility design projects. The Fire Protection Engineer will be responsible for performing multiple aspects of fire protection engineering services on multi-discipline building design projects of small to large scope for commercial and government facilities, as well as single-discipline fire protection engineering projects of small to large scope.

     

    We Have:

    • PTO
    • Flexible work setting
    • 100% Healthcare
    • Health Savings Account
    • Dental & Vision Insurance
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Parental Leave
    • Company paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability
    • 401K Plan and Company Match
    • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Long Term Care


    You Will:

    • Performing all aspects of fire protection design services including conceptual studies, programming, schematic documents, design development documents, and construction documents under the direct supervision of a Senior Fire Protection Engineer or the Department Director
    • Working on a multi-discipline design team
    • Meeting with clients to prepare and validate the scope of work
    • Preparation of marketing and presentation materials as directed
    • Working with, responding to, and taking direction from the Department Director, Managing Principals, Project Managers, Design Managers, Operations Directors and senior management
    • Working with a multi-discipline team of architects, engineers, interior designers and landscape architects
    • Participating in team meetings and coordinating efforts with other team members
    • Directing, supervising, and training junior fire protection staff as directed
    • Serve in the role of Design Manager on projects as assigned
    • Conduct project code analysis for review by a Senior Fire Protection Engineer or the Department Director
    • Selection and layout of the fire protection systems, including consideration of alternative systems
    • Developing details of building system components
    • Reviewing calculations and all work products produced by fire protection EIT’s, graduates, or designers assigned to the project
    • Reviewing all drawings produced by CADD technicians assigned to the project
    • Coordinate drawings with technical specifications
    • Assist in responding to RFI’s, Dr. Check comments, etc.
    • Adhere to discipline budget and schedule

     

    You Have:

    • Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum or
    • a post-graduate degree in Fire Protection Engineering is preferred
    • Effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, accounting, and information management.
    • Must be a fully licensed Fire Protection Engineer
    • Experience as a lead designer or Fire Protection Engineer in federal, state, municipal, healthcare, commercial, higher education, or similar projects plus experience in Design/Build and CM at Risk project delivery methods is desirable
    • Understanding of sustainable design principles and design practices with LEED AP accreditation desirable
    • Additional certifications such as CDT, CCS, or CCCA are encouraged to reflect personal growth in the profession and an ever-increasing knowledge base to enhance the design and documentation process
    • Active participation in NSPE, SFPE, NFPA or other related professional organizations is desirable
    • Working familiarity with design/production and fire protection analysis software to a point of being able to understand the capabilities and limitations of the programs and interact with the support staff in their use of the software is highly desirable

     

     

     

     

  • Compensation
    $120,000 per year
  • Industry
    Research