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Guardian Fire Protection Services, LLC · 3 weeks ago

Fire Protection Engineering Associate

7668 Standish Place, Rockville, MD, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Guardian Fire Protection Services, LLC. has been an industry leader for fire protection services for over 45 years. The Fire Protection Engineering Associate will provide technical support, ensure compliance with codes, and engage with decision-makers while supporting training and evaluation efforts.

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Responsibilities

Deeply understand and stay current with major organizations and decision-makers in your assigned sector

Represent yourself and Guardian Fire as a thought leader and trusted expert in your assigned sector

Develop and lead training related to fire protection systems for technicians and office staff

Provide design and installation review support services for fire protection system design, installation, and service teams

Perform on-site system evaluations and audits for technical staff to ensure best practice workmanship

Support technicians with fire protection inspection software functionality

Support fire protection Inspection and Service documentation forms updates and compliance activities

Perform on-site evaluations of system installation and support with final system testing

Stay current on new systems and equipment and NFPA, ICC, UL, FM and local amendments to codes and standards and communicate changes to the organization

Communicate effectively with customers and AHJs regarding complex technical fire protection

Ensure adherence to state, local, and national licensing for all technicians and companies

Coordinate closely with the executive leadership team on organization wide initiatives

Organize, support, and lead initiatives in support of safety and compliance for field technician, warehouse, and office staff

Review, manage, and maintain databases as it relates to your assigned sector

Collaborate with the Marketing team to create sector-specific content and campaigns to engage with target audiences

Attend relevant conferences, expos, and networking events within Guardian Fire's geographic footprint

Establish Guardian Fire as an authorized or preferred partner/vendor with corporate entities within your assigned sector

Regularly update the Vice President of Engineering and Compliance to communicate status of activities and performance

Qualification

Fire Protection EngineeringNFPA CodesStandardsFire Protection Systems KnowledgeEngineer-In-Training CertificationCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsRelationship-Building Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field

Experience with NFPA, ASTM, UL, FM, & ICC codes and standards

Knowledge of fire protection systems, including: fire sprinkler systems, fire pumps, standpipes, fire hydrant, clean agent systems, inert gas systems, wet & dry chemical systems, fire alarm, and mass notification systems

Hands-on experience in fire protection system design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance

Strong desire and ability to tackle a wide variety of problems within and outside direct area of expertise

Exceptional relationship-building, leadership, and communication skills