Davenergy Solutions · 1 week ago
Fire Protection Engineer
Davenergy Solutions is a rapidly growing company providing engineering services for healthcare and federal facilities. The Fire Protection Engineer will perform fire protection and life safety design reviews, peer reviews, field inspections, multidisciplinary coordination, and compliance certifications for Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense projects.
ConstructionFacilities Support Services
No H1BU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform independent peer reviews of fire protection and life safety (FLS) design documents prepared and sealed by outside engineering firms
Review fire protection drawings and specifications for compliance with:
VA Technical Information Library (TIL)
Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)
NFPA Codes and Standards
International Building Code (IBC)
International Fire Code (IFC)
Local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements
Review stand-alone life safety upgrade designs to verify compliance with applicable VA and DoD requirements
Ensure fire protection systems can be effectively incorporated into hospital designs alongside mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and architectural systems
Review sprinkler system evaluations and fire distribution reports to ensure they meet Government (GVT) intent and Statements of Work (SOW) developed by the VA
Perform formal Fire Protection and Life Safety (FLS) reviews following receipt of design review requests and associated project documentation submitted by the VA's designated representative
Review a variety of design documents, including:
Design narratives
Technical specifications
Construction drawings
Engineering calculations
Requests for Information (RFIs)
Other design documentation in accordance with VA Program Guide PG-18-15 and applicable A/E submittal requirements
Conduct review milestones throughout the design process, including intermediate and final design submissions
Perform a comprehensive backcheck of all 65% design review comments against the 100% design submission to verify all comments have been adequately addressed
Complete a final design review confirming compliance with all applicable codes, standards, VA criteria, and project requirements
Prepare and issue a final certification letter stating the completed design complies with the latest applicable codes, standards, VA TIL requirements, and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)
Conduct on-site inspections of fire protection and life safety systems during construction or post-installation
Verify installed systems conform to approved design documents and project specifications
Document findings and prepare detailed inspection reports for submission to the VA
Identify design deficiencies, code conflicts, and constructability issues while providing practical recommendations for resolution
Participate in technical meetings with project teams, clients, architects, engineers, and government representatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Fire Protection Engineering or another engineering discipline with significant fire protection experience
U.S. Citizenship is required
Minimum 5 years of fire protection engineering experience, preferably supporting federal healthcare or government facilities
Demonstrated experience performing fire protection and life safety design reviews
Strong knowledge of:
VA Technical Information Library (TIL)
Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)
VA Program Guide PG-18-15
NFPA Codes and Standards
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
International Building Code (IBC)
International Fire Code (IFC)
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical reports
Excellent written communication skills with experience preparing formal technical review comments and compliance documentation
Ability to travel to project sites as required
Must be able to see, hear, walk, drive, climb, reach, stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds. Must be prepared to encounter all construction site conditions, including noise, dust, heights, odors, and enclosed spaces, and be physically capable of traversing sites with unstable footing, stairs, rough terrain, adverse weather, ladders, roofs, and other mobility-challenging conditions. Must possess the physical ability to take measurements, perform tests comparing in-place work to contract requirements, and observe work activities throughout the course of construction
Preferred
Experience supporting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) projects
Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) projects
Healthcare facility engineering or hospital design experience
Experience performing independent design reviews for government clients
Familiarity with federal design review and quality assurance processes
NICET certifications or additional fire protection credentials are a plus
Active security clearance or ability to obtain one is preferred
Benefits
401(k)
Bi-Weekly 401(k) Company Contribution (3% of Salary)
Annual Profit-Sharing contribution to 401(k)
10 Paid Federal Holidays
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Optional Benefits: Accident Coverage
Optional Benefits: Short Term Disability
Optional Benefits: Term Life Insurance
Optional Benefits: Medical Bridge
Optional Benefits: Critical Illness
Company
Davenergy Solutions
Building commissioning and engineering services for public and private owners.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
James Sinclair, PSP, CEM, CBCP, CQM
Chief Executive Officer
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