Exponent · 3 days ago
Fire Protection Engineer (M.S./Ph.D.)
Bowie, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
3+ years expExponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm dedicated to solving unique challenges. The Fire Protection Engineer will lead investigations and analyses of failures related to fire protection systems, evaluate their performance, and prepare technical reports for clients.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Evaluating the performance of fire protection, fire detection, and life safety systems
Reviewing fire protection codes and standards
Conducting laboratory assessments of material flammability
Planning and executing experimental test programs
Performing engineering calculations and analysis
Conducting fieldwork
Preparing proposals and technical reports, and presenting findings to clients
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Fire Protection Engineering or M.S. plus 3-5 years of work experience related to Fire Protection Engineering
Strong technical background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and combustion
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Hands-on experience in executing experimental programs
Hands-on experience in fire protection system design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance is a plus
Strong desire and ability to tackle a wide variety of problems within and outside direct area of expertise
Preferred
Prior experience with prescriptive and/or performance-based analysis and application of NFPA and ICC codes and standards preferred
Benefits
Bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts
Annual bonus
401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
Company
Exponent
With over 90 scientific and engineering disciplines, Exponent’s staff of approximately 900, located in 20 offices throughout the USA
1001-5000 employees
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