HGA ยท 1 day ago
Fire Protection Designer
US-DC-Washington
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $118K/yr
5+ years expHGA is a national award-winning interdisciplinary design firm rooted in architecture and engineering. They are seeking a Fire Protection Designer to participate in the design and review of fire protection and life safety systems on multi-discipline projects, ensuring compliance with safety codes and standards.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringInterior Design
Responsibilities
Participate in the design and/or review of fire protection and life safety systems on multi-discipline projects
Coordinate with and support other A/E disciplines
Participate in design review meetings and workshops
Assist with preparation of comprehensive fire protection packages including fire suppression, fire alarm, and life safety
Create specification documentation for fire alarm and fire suppression systems
Perform fire suppression and alarm systems calculations
Evaluate 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
Provide construction administration support including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, the review of contractor shop drawings and calculations, field inspections, and witnessing testing of fire protection systems
Coordinate with all applicable local authority departments to obtain approval at all stages of the project, to include creation of code modification requests and engineering judgements
Perform site evaluations and document existing fire protection systems
Maintain compliance with company and site safety policies
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related degree from an ABET accredited program
5 years of experience
Professional fire protection engineering experience, including familiarity with the International Code Council (ICC), NFPA 101, NFPA 13, and NFPA 72
Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures
Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills
Working knowledge of building codes, fire codes, NFPA standards, FM Global datasheets, military standards, and refinery/industrial API guidelines
Ability to obtain and maintain access authorization to facilities and data of existing and potential clients
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Revit, BIM, and Microsoft Office skills required
Benefits
Annual bonus
Success sharing bonus program
401(k) guaranteed contribution
Paid parental leave
Medical, dental and life insurance plans
PTO
Short- and long-term disability programs
Company
HGA
HGA is a national interdisciplinary design firm committed to making a positive, lasting impact for our clients and communities through research-based, holistic solutions.
1001-5000 employees
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