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Burns & McDonnell · 10 hours ago

Assistant Fire Protection Engineer- Mission Critical (Denver)

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$76K/yr - $110K/yr

Burns & McDonnell is a company that focuses on multi-discipline projects in fire protection engineering. The Assistant Fire Protection Engineer will assist in designing fire protection systems, performing calculations, evaluating safety requirements, and supporting construction administration processes.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist in 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

Assist in performing and evaluating fire protection calculations including the hydraulic analysis of fire water supply and demand, battery calculations, and voltage drop calculations

Assist in evaluating 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

Assist in the construction administration process 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

Assist in performing site evaluations and documenting existing fire protection systems

Assist in the preparation and evaluation of project budgets and cost estimates

Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

Fire Protection EngineeringFire Suppression SystemsFire Alarm SystemsBuilding Codes KnowledgeNFPA Standards KnowledgeEngineering TechniquesEIT CertificationNICET CertificationTeam BuildingCommunication SkillsProblem Solving SkillsAttention to DetailLeadership Skills

Required

Bachelor Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program required or

Bachelor Degree in Fire Protection or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment, and demonstrated critical thinking skills

Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)

Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills

Demonstrated leadership skills

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

Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred

Involvement on campus or in the community preferred

Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred

Basic knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures

Basic knowledge of building codes, fire codes, NFPA standards, FM Global datasheets, military standards, and refinery/industrial API guidelines a plus

Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred

NICET certification in Water-Based System Layout (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) preferred or

NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) preferred or

NICET certification in Special Hazard Systems (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) preferred