Qualifications
In addition to your engineering experience, to succeed in this role, you will need a solid knowledge of fire protection systems design for various projects with the ability to communicate design concepts via drawings and specifications
Experience in Fire Alarm, Standpipe/Sprinkler, VESDA, and Clean Agent system design is required; along with experience in the development of Fire Safety Plans; Fire, Smoke & Egress Modeling; and FLS Commissioning
Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university in Fire Protection, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering discipline
Minimum of 8+ years field experience with previous experience in Fire Protection and Fire Alarm System design and Fire/Life Safety Consulting
Knowledge of ICC, NFPA and Local codes and standards
Knowledge of NYC codes required
The ability to achieve security clearance from Federal Government (project specific)
The ability to work independently or in a team environment effectively in a fast –paced, challenging environment
Experience in using AutoCAD-MEP, and REVIT to develop designs required - strong technical role
Possesses strong interpersonal relationship skills and strong communications skills both verbal, written and presentation
Responsibilities
As a Senior Plumbing-Fire Protection Engineer , you will perform design engineering and provide system design support by working closely with all MEP disciplines to assure well-coordinated designs
This dynamic role will also involve consulting and interfacing with clients, architects, vendors, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction
Conduct field surveys, system assessments, and system commissioning
Attend coordination meetings and job sites
Perform calculations under Senior Engineer/Designer
Produce clear and concise drawings consistent with client requirements and firm organization format and drawing standards
Apply Codes and Standards to all designs (including working drawings and specifications)
Conducting peer reviews and provide QA/QC oversight
Perform code interpretation
Assist in business development by expanding on current client relationships, cross selling company services and by attending industry and clients events
This is a great opportunity for a Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer with a large variety of facility types including Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, and Governmental buildings experience, as well as experience in critical facilities, storage facilities and large FLS infrastructure design
Open to travel to various project locales and meet project deadlines