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ERG · 1 day ago

Experienced Design Engineer / Fire Protection Engineer

Indian Head, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $180K/yr

8+ years exp

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides support to federal, state, and commercial clients. They are seeking experienced fire protection engineers to design and analyze fire protection systems for high-hazard areas, working closely with program and construction management teams throughout the project lifecycle.

ConsultingEnvironmental ConsultingHealth CareInformation TechnologyPublic Safety

Culture & Values

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Krystal Ampuero

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

Fire Protection EngineeringPE LicenseNFPA StandardsFire Alarm SystemsSprinkler SystemsTechnical CommunicationProblem SolvingConflict ResolutionDecision Making

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering

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

Must have a PE license

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