Burns & McDonnell · 23 hours ago
Senior Fire Protection Engineer – Aviation & Federal (Multiple Locations)
Duluth, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $200K/yr
7+ years expBurns & McDonnell is a leading engineering firm, and they are seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to lead design work on multi-discipline projects. The role involves preparing fire protection packages, evaluating life safety programs, and managing construction administration while building client relationships and ensuring project performance.
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Hiring Manager
Justin Hershey
Responsibilities
Lead the design, specification, and 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
Evaluate and lead the creation of fire protection calculations including the hydraulic analysis of fire water supply and demand, battery calculations, and voltage drop calculations
Lead the evaluation of 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
Lead the 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
Prepare and present technical and client reports and presentations
Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities
Manage sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits
Responsible for ensuring revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met
Manage the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance. Present project budgets and cost estimates
Track project performance
Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the department
Responsible for QA/QC process adherence
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in fire protection engineering or related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited university
Minimum 7 years related design experience (completion of master's degree in fire protection engineering may be substituted for one year of experience)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong analytical and problem solving skills are required
Candidate should have advanced knowledge of appropriate design tools such as hydraulic calculation software, AutoCAD or Revit, Excel, and Word
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
Professional Fire Protection Engineer (P.E.) license required
Preferred
NICET certification and experience working with military standards are strongly preferred
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) retirement program
Insurance and disability
Time off and wellness programs
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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