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Stantec · 1 day ago

Fire Protection Engineer (Remote or Hybrid)

Charlottesville, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$118K/yr - $177K/yr

10+ years exp

Stantec is a professional services firm seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join their team. The role involves providing technical authority on fire protection engineering matters, including the design of fire suppression systems and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.

ArchitectureConsultingInterior DesignProfessional Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Apply concepts of fire protection engineering through investigation and analysis to support engineering projects that may include design of fire suppression systems (sprinklers and standpipes, water supply, special hazard extinguishing systems), fire detection and alarm systems, and smoke control systems, selection of fire-resistant materials and assemblies, and development of egress strategies

Perform calculations to analyze and design engineering system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software

Gather information to support design decisions

Prepare engineering designs, drawings, specifications, presentations and reports with guidance from senior engineers

Verify compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices

Work with other architecture and engineering design professionals in the coordination and delivery of projects under the direction of a senior engineer

Provide support services during construction, including submittal reviews, response to requests for information and contract document clarifications, construction progress inspections and acceptance testing

Perform other duties as assigned by senior engineering staff

Responsible for all fire protection matters on assigned complex projects and for assuring that all matters conform to fire protection requirements in client’s policies, regulations, and codes and standards

Ensuring that assigned projects are technically correct for both design and construction and are consistent with the appropriate current practices in the industry; that they are within the technical and administrative constraints of the project and that they are fully coordinated and compatible with other engineering disciplines of the project

Managing fire protection engineering portions of complex new construction or complex renovation projects and incorporate fire protection design practices into all phases of design and construction

Where deficiencies are noted, this individual also directs necessary changes and furnishes assistance required

Prepare and present technical reports and presentations

Engages in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats

Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, subcontractors, and vendors

Participates in client meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating

Help develop staff skills and abilities by providing guidance and mentoring to strengthen technical abilities

Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers

Assists in the development of new standards and specifications for the engineering group

Develops project scope, budgets, and design approach for all size projects

Assists with Business Development activities, including proposal development, presentations, etc

Oversees and manages multiple concurrent projects/tasks

Qualification

Fire Protection EngineeringRevitHydraulic Calculation SoftwareCFD Modeling SoftwareBuilding Codes KnowledgeNFPA StandardsTechnical WritingPresentation SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProject ManagementMentoring

Required

Proficiency in Revit, sprinkler design addons (e.g. AutoSprink) for Revit, and hydraulic calculation software

Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of Building codes and NFPA standards

Strong knowledge of fire protection and fire alarm systems

Checks the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule

Participates and collaborates in project team setting with internal and external clients

Strong technical writing, presentation and interpersonal skills

Must have a valid driver's license with good driving record

Pre-employment drug screen is required for this position

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering

Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience

Must be a fully licensed Fire Protection Engineer in at least one US state or jurisdiction, preferably in the local jurisdiction, by passing the Fire Protection Engineering written examination

Preferred

Experience with CFD modeling software (i.e. FDS, ASCOS) is preferred but not required

Familiarity with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) is preferred

Experience as a Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE) on Federal projects preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Health saving accounts

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance

Short-term/long-term disability plans

Emergency travel benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Professional membership fee coverage

Paid family leave

Ten paid holidays in each calendar year

Vacation between 10 and 20 days per year

Paid sick leave

Company

Stantec

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Stantec is a professional services company that provides engineering, architecture, design, and consulting services.

Founded in 1954

Edmonton, Alberta, CAN

10001+ employees

http://www.stantec.com

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