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Fire Protection Designer

2 months ago

Boston, United States HGA Full time

Overview:
HGA is a leading, award winning architecture, interior design, engineering and planning firm with an excellent opportunity for a talented **Fire Protection Designer** to join our Fire Protection Engineering Department and work alongside our other architecture and engineering disciplines. Our portfolio includes the design of health care facilities, corporate headquarters, labs, museums, local, state, and federal government facilities, higher education buildings and campuses, and infrastructure improvements.

In this role you will:
1. Participate in the design and/or review of fire protection and life safety systems on multi-discipline projects.

2. Coordinate with and support other A/E disciplines.

3. Participate in design review meetings and workshops.

4. Assist with preparation of comprehensive fire protection packages including fire suppression, fire alarm, and life safety.

5. Create specification documentation for fire alarm and fire suppression systems.

6. Perform fire suppression and alarm systems calculations.

7. Evaluate building and life safety requirements including building area and height limitations, building construction types, fire resistive assemblies and opening protections, occupancy classifications, hazards, building egress, and active and passive smoke management systems.

8. Provide construction administration support including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, the review of contractor shop drawings and calculations, field inspections, and witnessing testing of fire protection systems.

9. Coordinate with all applicable local authority departments to obtain approval at all stages of the project, to include creation of code modification requests and engineering judgements.

10. Perform site evaluations and document existing fire protection systems.

11. Be responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.

12. Perform other duties as assigned.

You will need to have:

- Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related degree from an ABET accredited program
- 2 - 5 years of experience
- Professional fire protection engineering experience, including familiarity with the International Code Council (ICC), NFPA 101, NFPA 13, and NFPA 72
- Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills
- Working knowledge of building codes, fire codes, NFPA standards, FM Global datasheets, military standards, and refinery/industrial API guidelines
- Ability to obtain and maintain access authorization to facilities and data of existing and potential clients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Revit, BIM, and Microsoft Office skills required

Salary Information:
The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA’s robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short
- and long-term disability programs. Salary Range:$84K-$117K

Additional Information:
HGA is a place where you can do your best work. We believe that enduring, impactful design results from deep insight into the people and passions that animate each unique environment. We value empathy, are fueled by curiosity, and embrace the hard work that leads to innovation. Equally important is our commitment to creating a culture of inclusivity and diversity where we encourage your originality, respect the need for flexibility and work-life balance, and empower your desired career growth. HGA is a national award-winning interdisciplinary design firm rooted in architecture and engineering. Learn more about us **here**.**

**Equity**
Equity is a living, breathing part of who we are and what we do at HGA. Our goal is to ensure that every employee brings their authentic self to work, feels a sense of belonging and works collaboratively to support each other.

**Sustainability**
We are committed to meeting our clients’ sustainability goals as well as challenging our industry. We aim to develop the expertise and research to push beyond net zero energy to net positive energy; from a neutral effect on health, safety, and resources to a positive one. As the need and desire for sustainability environments grow, so does the focus on high-performance buildings with sound data that we can share back with clients and our design teams.

**Application Requirements & Instructions**

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