Bureau Veritas Group · 1 day ago
Fire Protection and Loss Control Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expBureau Veritas Group is seeking a Fire Protection and Loss Control Engineer to focus on specialized fire protection strategies for heavy industry and wildfire risk mitigation. The role involves engineering design, risk modeling, and project coordination to ensure compliance with fire safety standards and effective loss control measures.
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Hiring Manager
Stephen B.
Responsibilities
Assesses, inspects, defines, develops and implements fire system design criteria for heavy industry, power generation and distribution facilities; supervising and approving designs and modifications; preparing bid proposals; evaluating vendor bids; administering contracts; and supervising, testing and accepting construction work programs and procedures for controlling potential losses from fire by reviewing best practices and trends in fire control program design; conducting and coordinating fire protection consultant audits; assessing compliance with applicable fire codes; identifying fire hazards, risks and deficiencies; recommending modifications in fire protection measures or procedures; coordinating services with local fire agencies; and incorporating approved changes into existing fire control programs
Provides required engineering data, designs and specifications for clients, develops schedules, coordinates personnel, develops planning for projects, provides critical thinking for all construction and installation phases of all occupancy types, including heavy industrial facilities, power generation, transmission and distribution facilities and infrastructure. Prepares fire and life safety bid packages for new and existing clients, attends client meetings and interviews, may develop detailed specifications, coordinates with clients across states and countries
Plans, coordinates, develop priorities, monitors, guides, reviews and conduct work activities associated with department/internal/external projects in accordance with established task objectives and schedule as outlined in the project plan/contract. Research specific state or country regulatory requirements
Ensures assigned work activities successfully contribute to the overall completion and success of projects
Builds and maintains positive internal work relationships and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders
Conduct detailed Risk Analyses analyzing potential ignition sources and vulnerabilities, calculations, quantitative fire risk analyses for heavy industry and utilities utilizing data driven analysis
Serves as a fire protection and life safety resource to internal personnel by developing, conducting and/or coordinating personnel training programs in fire prevention, protection, life safety, detection and suppression for Emergency Response Teams and other personnel; reviewing and coordinating consultants’ review of engineering designs and modifications to fire protection systems; maintaining a library of fire protection codes and regulations; maintaining professional competency and certification to conduct fire training classes; developing and implementing fire evacuation plans; participating in and evaluating the effectiveness of fire drills; and maintaining tracking systems for loss control and related equipment
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
7 to 10 years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in fire systems engineering for all occupancies/uses including heavy industry and power generating, transmission and distribution facilities
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university majoring in fire protection engineering or related field
Knowledge of safety policies, practices and procedures
Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and vocabulary standards
Knowledge of principles, procedures and practices related to fire protection engineering and loss control, construction, inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements and procedures
Knowledge of principles, procedures and practices related to fire protection engineering including fire system analysis, equipment design, water flow and hydraulic calculations
Knowledge of automatic fire protection systems and fire alarm designs
Knowledge of applicable industry standards such as NFPA, UBC, ASME, ASTM, ANSI, and IEEE
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations governing manufacturing and safety
Knowledge of California Incident Command System (ICS)
Knowledge of principles, procedures and practices related to engineering economic analysis
Knowledge of methods and techniques for planning, organizing and overseeing work activities
Knowledge of techniques and concepts related to teamwork
Knowledge of techniques for exercising leadership and authority
Knowledge of methods and techniques for report preparation and writing
Knowledge of techniques and concepts for cost control and project scheduling
Knowledge of performance management techniques related to Project Management
Knowledge of principles and practices for contract management
Knowledge of procedures and practices for cost control and project scheduling
Knowledge of procedures and practices for monitoring and managing projects
Knowledge of techniques and practices for problem research and resolution
Knowledge of procedures and practices for overseeing contractor's/consultant's work activities
Knowledge of procedures and practices for project budget management
Skill to utilize a personal computer and/or computer terminal, systems and software relevant to the job
Skill to communicate effectively orally and in writing internally/externally
Skill to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally/externally
Skill to develop and implement new and revised policies and procedures to provide the effective operation of the area of responsibility
Skill to direct on-the-job training activities
Skill to initiate, maintain and oversee adherence to safety policies and procedures
Skill to interact with others to influence and motivate, interpret and apply policies procedures, applicable MOU and/or other special agreements
Skill to explain complex and/or controversial policies, regulations, procedures and/or activities internally/externally
Skill to express ideas/facts clearly and concisely to individuals or groups, taking into account the audience and nature of information
Skill to monitor and manage projects
Skill to analyze relevant legislation and develop related policies and procedures
Skill to identify and implement effective programs geared to District needs
Skill to reconcile significant and/or controversial differences to bring interested parties to consensus
Skill to identify, analyze and evaluate fire hazards and risks
Preferred
Professional Fire Protection Engineer License
ICC Certification(s)
NFPA Certification(s) or other professional organization certification(s) relevant to the above job descriptions
Valid Driver's License
Company
Bureau Veritas Group
Bureau Veritas is a world leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification.
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