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ERG · 3 days ago

Fire Protection Engineer

Indian Head, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $180K/yr

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Primarily requires development of requirements and technical review of design packages as well as occasional design work.

Design FPS supporting construction, renovation, and modernization efforts in accordance with federal and local requirements and industry codes, standards, and guidelines.

Review, evaluate, and critique FPS designs working closely with architect and engineering (A/E) firms.

Analyze existing or planned facilities to identify FPS requirements associated with current or planned use.

Conduct site visits to document existing conditions of FPS, develop new requirements based on planned use, and create preliminary scopes and cost estimates for projects to improve the FPS.

Perform fire protection design reviews for facility improvement projects provided by third-party design firms.

Develop or review test plans for new or modified FPS. Assist with planning/scheduling testing.

Prepare technical memoranda/reports to document compliance with the design scope.

Identify and work to proactively resolve any compliance issues.

Analyze, formulate, and recommend facility fire protection requirements, design, space criteria, and usage through space utilization studies and forecasts.

Lead analyses and solution development for facility planning and management for sensitive testing facilities.

Lead complex activities related to the control and management of cost, schedule, risk, and resource optimization.

Prepare or review facilities estimates and site proposals for client review as to cost and feasibility.

Qualification

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Fire protection engineeringProfessional engineering licenseNFPA standardsFire alarm systems designSprinkler systems designFPS drawingsSecurity clearanceCommunicationProblem-solvingConflict resolutionDecision-makingCollaborationFire SafetyDoD Fire Protection RequirementsUltra-High-Speed FPSUV/IR Detection TechnologiesConstruction Building Codes

Required

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (minimum GPA of 3.0)

A minimum of 8 years experience is required, 10+ years is preferred

At least 4 years of relevant experience and a degree in fire protection engineering, or at least 5 years of relevant experience and a degree in another engineering discipline

Professional Engineering license (PE) in Fire Protection Engineering

Demonstrated experience with NFPA 1, NFPA 101, NFPA 13, NFPA 15, NFPA 30, and NFPA 72

Demonstrated ability to collaborate/communicate effectively with internal/external stakeholders

Excellent verbal/written communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills

Experience designing fire alarm systems and sprinkler systems and developing FPS drawings and specifications

Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance; Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations