Arora Engineers · 1 day ago
Fire/Life Safety Designer/Engineer
Chadds Ford, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expArora Engineers is dedicated to improving the quality of life by rethinking infrastructure, and they are seeking a Fire/Life Safety Designer/Engineer. The role involves independently developing fire/life safety designs in accordance with relevant codes and standards while collaborating with team members and ensuring client needs are met.
Design
Responsibilities
Provide technically accurate, complete technical documents to the client that adheres to all code requirements, company specifications and the engineering standards of practice
Analyze and develop conceptual, working, and detailed design of systems for new and existing facilities
Develop and analyze project scope, schedule, phasing, staging, specific site issues, and pertinent code issues
Coordinate Fire Protection designs with building architecture, structure and systems
Coordinate with the Arora FLS team
Perform site surveys, submittal reviews, inspections, respond to RFIs, and generate punch lists
Communicate with co-workers, technical resources, external consultants, clients/owners and Authorities Having Jurisdiction
Support other FLS team members in the development of conceptual, working, and detailed design of Fire Protection, Fire Alarm and Special Hazard systems as well as all aspects of the Fire Protection Engineering field for new and existing facilities
Provide support to FLS management
Perform Quality Assurance Quality Control (QAQC) of FLS designs
Participate in local FLS organization meetings
Qualification
Required
Detailed FLS design knowledge as it applies to water-based fire protection systems including but not limited to water supplies, sprinkler system layout, standpipe design, fire pumps and system interfaces
Must be intimately familiar with NFPA 13, 14, 20 and 24 including differences between versions, recent updates, and the intent of the code
General knowledge NFPA codes and standards, including, but not limited to: 25, 30, 72, 92, 101, 110, 130, 415, 502 and 2001
Knowledgeable in model building codes and their fire protection requirements
Knowledgeable in local building codes and their fire protection requirements
Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam and MS Office Suite
Proficient in hydraulic fire protection modeling software such as HydraCAD or SprinkCalc
Familiar with fire alarm/detection and special hazard fire protection systems
General knowledge of passive building fire protection, including fire rated construction, fire stopping, fire rated doors and windows
General knowledge of fire protection engineering, including mass notification, hazard analysis, code consulting, fire dynamics, smoke management, and egress systems
Familiar with construction cost estimating resources, tools and methods
Candidate should be able to orally communicate complex design and technical ideas to other designers and engineers as well as people with a nontechnical background
Candidate must possess excellent writing skills, capable of writing reports, letters, and facilitating effective internal and external communication
Ability to create and maintain productive relationships with employees, clients, and vendors
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with a minimum of 5 years' experience directly related to fire protection
Preferred
Professional Engineering (PE) licensure or Engineering in Training (EIT) with ability to obtain Professional Engineering (PE) licensure
Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Fire Protection Engineering Technology with 10+ years' experience in fire protection engineering related work
NICET certification in Water Based System Layout, Special Hazard Suppression Systems, and/or Fire Alarm Systems
Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
Company
Arora Engineers
For over 38 years, Arora’s mix of industry knowledge and expertise allows the firm to offer a broad spectrum of engineering services, including oversight, project management, and design of new and existing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, electrical aeronautical, fire protection, and IT building and airfield systems.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Manik Arora
President and CEO
Adam Oliver
Arora Engineers, Chief Marketing Officer I Arora Systems Group, General Manager
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