Parsons Corporation · 6 hours ago
Fire Protection Engineer
US - CA, Pasadena
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$73K/yr - $128K/yr
8+ years expParsons Corporation is a leading engineering services firm, and they are seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join their Fire Protection Engineering Division. The role involves supporting various Government Agency projects by providing engineering design services for Fire and Life Safety Engineering and Fire Protection System Design.
Building MaterialConstructionConsultingIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureMilitarySecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Technical skills will include, but not limited to, automatic suppression system design and analysis; fire detection, alarm, and mass notification system design and analysis; fire and life safety code analysis; egress analysis; fire resistant rated construction analysis; smoke control design; site surveys and inspections; as well as general fire protection and life safety analysis and concepts
Interpret and apply applicable NFPA Standards, International Building Code (IBC), and other applicable codes and standards (Government Standards – Unified Facilities Criteria, etc.)
Perform building and fire code analysis and code interpretations
Prepare fire and life safety design analysis reports
Experience in preparing life safety, fire suppression, and fire alarm / detection drawings
Develop engineering judgements for code alternatives
Provide peer reviews of colleagues’ work product
Perform analysis of existing fire protection systems
Possess project management skills for managing internal projects as well as external client needs
Implements the Company Procedures while seeking improvements to work process and design/engineering approaches
Comply with all safety policies
Experience coordinating with a multi-discipline design team and review of other disciplines designs for fire / life safety code compliance
Experience designing fire protection systems including suppression systems, fire detection, alarm and communication systems and performing analysis of existing fire protection systems
Visit construction sites, including intermittent travel with overnight stay(s)
Ability to complete site surveys and identify code issues and find solutions
Ability to conduct fire hydrant flow testing and water supply analysis
Work in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment
Work will be performed under general supervision by the Fire Protection Engineering Manager
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship is required
Candidate must have the ability to obtain US Government security clearances
8 or more years' experience in the fire protection engineering/consulting profession preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and Bluebeam Revu (drawing mark-ups, etc.)
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited college or university in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Sciences, or related engineering field
Registered Fire Protection Engineering (PE)
Must be able to complete projects from start to finish, while working independently
Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail and demonstrate problem-solving skills
Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities (or demonstrate ability to develop such abilities)
Proficient in REVIT and AutoCAD with 5 or more years' experience
Understanding of 3D coordination with other disciplines and trades
Knowledge and understanding of other fire protection programs (AutoSPRINK, HASS, AlarmCAD, CONTAM, FDS, etc.) preferred
Preferred
Pasadena, CA (Highly Preferred). Intent is to work directly with other local staff and with the Fire Protection Engineering Manager
This is a hybrid position with the intent of being in office for three days per week
Formal training in REVIT highly preferred
In particular, capabilities in preparing complete fire suppression and fire alarm drawings
Strong organizational ability; detail oriented; high degree of accuracy
Excellent time management skills
Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture, and morale
Ability to provide peer reviews of colleagues' work product
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k)
Life insurance
Flexible work schedules
Holidays
Company
Parsons Corporation
Parsons is an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm for national security and global infrastructure markets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$700M2024-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2019-05-07IPO
Leadership Team
Carey Smith
Chair, President and CEO
Matthew Ofilos
Chief Financial Officer
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