AcuTech Consulting Group · 5 months ago
Fire Protection Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expAcuTech Group, Inc. is a premier provider of process safety and industrial fire protection engineering services. They are seeking a highly qualified Fire Protection Engineer to advise clients on fire hazards, conduct risk assessments, and design fire protection systems for industrial facilities handling hazardous chemicals.
ConsultingManagement ConsultingRisk Management
Responsibilities
Advise clients on fire hazards and risk assessments
Conduct fire code analysis
Design fire protection systems
Perform quantitative risk assessments using performance-based approaches including fire development and explosion modeling
Determine fire protection system requirements for highly protected risk applications handling flammable and combustible liquids and gases
Design fire detection equipment, alarm systems, and fire suppression systems for industrial facilities
Interpret and ensure compliance with fire codes and standards
Investigate causes of fire and explosion incidents
Qualification
Required
Bachelors' degree in fire protection engineering or equivalent related field
Minimum 5+ years of direct experience with fire protection engineering
Ability to determine fire protection system requirements for highly protected risk applications handling flammable and combustible liquids and gases such as petroleum, chemical and other manufacturing facilities
Experience with designing fire detection equipment, alarm systems, and fire suppression systems for industrial facilities
Knowledge of internationally accepted fire protection equipment and techniques as well as fire codes and standards interpretation and compliance especially for NFPA 30, 400, 1, 13, 15, 11, 68, 69, 101 and standard building fire codes, such as IBC/IFC
Knowledge of combustion and explosion principles and ability to conduct performance-based assessment using fire hazard and consequence modelling methods
Ability to investigate causes of fire and explosion incidents
Ability/willingness for frequent travel (on average 25-50%) within the US, with occasional international travel for client work and conferences
Valid driver's license required
Preferred
Background in System Design or Code Consulting Experience involving industrial chemical applications
Appropriate licensure necessary to act as senior lead and reviewer on project work (for example, PE license)
Demonstrated success within a fire protection consultancy context, with proven ability to attract, acquire and develop client relationships
Benefits
Competitive salary
Bonus
Benefits based on experience and position
Company
AcuTech Consulting Group
AcuTech Consulting Group is a specialty consulting firm with a unique background in process safety, chemical security, and emergency management.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David Moore
President & CEO
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