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Bowman Consulting · 2 days ago

Fire Protection Engineer - Remote, US

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

4+ years exp

Bowman Consulting is looking for a Fire Protection Engineer to join their team remotely. The role involves performing all aspects of fire protection engineering including system design, review, analysis, and implementation, while collaborating with clients and project teams to ensure successful project completion.

Civil EngineeringCommercial Real EstateConstructionInformation TechnologyLegalReal Estate

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

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

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

Qualification

Fire Protection EngineeringProfessional Engineer LicenseAutoCADRevitFire Protection Design CalculationsData AnalysisEffective CommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's or master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related engineering discipline with fire protection engineering experience

Four to ten (4-10) years of experience in fire protection engineering

Professional Engineer license in Fire Protection Engineering required

Possess and continue to develop a working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit software

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Company

Bowman Consulting

Bowman Consulting is a civil engineering company that provides engineering consulting services nationwide.

Founded in 1995

Tempe, Arizona, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://bowman.com

H1B Sponsorship

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