gpac · 4 days ago

Fire Protection Engineer

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Design and specify building fire protection systems, such as combination wet pipe sprinkler / standpipe systems, pre-action sprinkler systems, and dry sprinkler systems.

Design and specify advanced fire protection systems including clean agent, inert gas, and dry chemical systems.

Design and specify fire alarm and smoke control systems.

Development of technical fire protection and life safety reports as input to performance-based fire protection designs.

Develop construction fire safety programs and fire protection system impairment plans to manage risks during construction.

Perform field visits to document existing conditions and develop fire protection recommendations.

Directly interfaces with client and Authority Having Jurisdiction.

Perform code summaries for both new and existing buildings, including egress analysis.

Creatively develops solutions to address project-specific challenges.

Performs detailed fire modeling or egress analysis, as required, to support the technical justification of a solution.

Participates in company-wide special projects (BIM, Standards)

Qualification

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Fire Protection EngineeringEITNICET certificationFire protection designInstallation experience

Required

2+ years of fire protection engineering experience

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent field required.

Preferred

EIT preferred; or the ability to achieve EIT within 12 months.

Suitable industry experience (NICET certification or fire protection design / installation experience) may be evaluated in place of required engineering degree.