Burns & McDonnell · 10 hours ago
Staff Fire Protection Engineer - Mission Critical (Columbus)
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
2+ years expBurns & McDonnell is a company specializing in engineering services, and they are seeking a Staff Fire Protection Engineer to perform design work on multi-discipline projects and prepare comprehensive fire protection packages. The role involves designing fire protection systems, performing calculations, evaluating building safety requirements, and ensuring compliance with safety policies.
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Responsibilities
Design, specify, and provide multi-discipline coordination of the following fire protection systems: Wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action, deluge, and foam/water fire suppression systems
Fire water supply infrastructure including fire water storage tanks, fire pumps, underground and aboveground distribution piping and associated appurtenances
Outdoor fire suppression systems including monitors, spray systems, and exposure protection systems
Addressable and non-addressable voice evacuation fire alarm systems including initiation devices, supervision devices, and audible and visual notification appliances
Releasing systems for pre-action, foam/water, and clean agent systems
Perform fire protection calculations including the hydraulic analysis of fire water supply and demand, battery calculations, and voltage drop calculations
Evaluate building and life safety requirements including building area and height limitations, building construction types, fire resistive assemblies and opening protections, occupancy classifications, hazards, building egress, and active and passive smoke management systems
Provide construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, the review of contractor shop drawings and calculations, field inspections, and testing of fire protection systems
Perform site evaluations and document existing fire protection systems
Prepare project budgets and cost estimates
Responsible for QA/QC process adherence
Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of fire protection engineering experience
Bachelor Degree in Fire Protection or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of fire protection engineering experience
Master Degree in Fire Protection Engineering and 2 years of fire protection engineering experience
Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures
Strong knowledge of building codes, fire codes, NFPA standards, FM Global datasheets, military standards, and refinery/industrial API guidelines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment, and demonstrated critical thinking skills
Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain access authorization to facilities and data of existing and potential clients, including, but not limited to DOE, aerospace, military, food and consumer product manufacturers, pharmaceutical, laboratories, and others necessary to perform work
Preferred
Engineers in Training-EIT Certification
NICET certification in Water-Based System Layout (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies)
NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies)
NICET certification in Special Hazard Systems (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies)
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
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Chief Financial Officer
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