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Senior Fire Protection Engineer

4 months ago


Virginia Beach, United States Clark Nexsen Full time

Description

The

Senior Fire Protection Engineer

position is a technical role within the firm focused on project execution for a variety of multi- and single-discipline facility design projects. The Senior Fire Protection Engineer will be responsible for performing multiple aspects of fire protection engineering services on multi-discipline building design projects of small to large scope for commercial and government facilities, as well as single discipline fire protection engineering projects of small to large scope. Additionally, the Senior Fire Protection Engineer will provide leadership to the fire protection team and represent the Department Director as required.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Performing all aspects of fire protection design as a Senior Fire Protection Engineer, including conceptual studies, programming, schematic documents, design development documents, and construction documents

Concurrently leading several projects of moderate complexity and scope when required by schedule and/or resource constraints

Meeting with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of services

Managing the fire protection portion of multi-discipline projects and working with assigned Project Managers to meet project budget, schedule, goals, and objectives

Coordinating, supervising, and communicating all aspects of the fire protection design within multi-discipline teams to ensure that design details integrate properly with all other disciplines

Communication with the Contractor on Design-Build projects to verify suitability of systems selected

Managing and supervising fire protection support services associated with the bidding process, including preparing addenda and amendments and opening and tabulating bids

Managing and supervising fire protection support services associated with the construction phase, including field visits, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings

Ensuring staff compliance with quality control policies and procedures

Working with, responding to, and taking direction from the Department Director, Managing Principals, Project Managers, Design Managers, Operations Directors and senior management.

Assist in presenting projects to clients, contractors, project team members, AHJ's, and members of the public through all stages of the project

Actively support Company marketing and business development activities

Establish and maintain positive client relationships

Provide technical guidance to fire protection staff

Assisting Department Director in developing new and/or revised processes and procedures

Representing the Department Director (DD) when the DD is unavailable

Leading staff training sessions

Providing input to Department Director on staff annual performance reviews

Applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment

Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports

Confers with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information

Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications

Specifies system components or directs modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications

Investigates equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew

Performs work with a high degree of latitude and handles the most complex issues

Possesses expert knowledge of subject matter

Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring

May act as a lead or first-level supervisor

Performs work independently

Considered a high-level specialist who regularly interacts and works with senior management

Uses advanced techniques, theories, and processes to complete work. Next step is typically management

Performs work under minimal supervision

Handles complex issues and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff

Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter

Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring

May act as a lead or first-level supervisor

Project responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Performing Project Manager duties as assigned

Serve in the role of Design Manager on projects as assigned

Responsible for discipline design and documentation of fire protection systems

Responsible for discipline coordination of plans and specifications

Develop discipline design approach and methodology

Develop discipline project plan and production methodology

Preparing accurate, complete, and code-compliant drawings and specifications for schematic, design development, and construction document submittals.

Reviewing calculations and all work products produced by Engineers, EIT's, and designers assigned to the project

Reviewing all drawings produced by design staff assigned to the project

Preparing scope and fee proposals for the fire protection portion of multi-discipline projects or single-discipline, fire protection-only projects

Assist MP and PM in development of project proposals, budgets & schedules

Review and approve discipline code analysis

Review and approve discipline specifications

Respond to RFI's, Dr Check comments, etc.

Lead discipline bidding and construction administration activities

Perform discipline QA/QC reviews on assigned projects

Back-check discipline QC/gray team comments

Monitor and adhere to project budget & schedule

Education, Technology, and Experience

Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum or a post-graduate degree in Fire Protection Engineering is preferred

Effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, accounting, and information management.

Must be a fully licensed Fire Protection Engineer in at least one US state or jurisdiction, preferably in the local jurisdiction, by passing the Fire Protection Engineering written examination

Experience as a lead designer or Fire Protection Engineer in federal, state, municipal, healthcare, commercial, higher education or similar projects plus experience in Design/Build and CM at Risk project delivery methods is desirable

A Senior Fire Protection Engineer should typically have 10 years or more of significant design and practice experience in a leadership role with an Engineering firm, contractor, government agency, or a multi-discipline Architectural & Engineering firm with substantial knowledge of applicable fire protection and life safety codes and standards.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Is known to clients as their go to, writes fee proposals, operates as PM on Engineering led projects.

Is recognized within the firm and by certification as a SME, Certifications might include LEED, GGP, CDT,

Has direct client contact.

Demonstrated experience in QC

Understanding of sustainable design principles and design practices with LEED AP accreditation desirable

Additional certifications such as CDT, CCS, or CCCA are encouraged to reflect personal growth in the profession and an ever-increasing knowledge base to enhance the design and documentation process

Active participation in NSPE, SFPE, NFPA or other related professional organizations is desirable

Working familiarity with design/production and fire protection analysis software to a point of being able to understand the capabilities and limitations of the programs and interact with the support staff in their use of the software is highly desirable

Physical Requirements

Work is sedentary and often performed in an office setting. The work area is lighted, heated, and ventilated. This position may require extended periods of standing, sitting, as well as some repetitive movements, bending and lifting of minimal weight. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Workplace Flexibility

We have selected two common days in the office to nurture collaboration and innovation and to support learning and growth through engagement with colleagues. We are asking everyone to be present on Mondays and Thursdays, with a required third day that will provide additional flexibility and be set between you and your supervisor (with consideration given to your project team members and clients). Our hope is that this schedule will offer the work-life balance that is desired by all, while providing consistent opportunities for face-to-face collaboration and mentorship.

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Together we discover, inspire, and shape ideas that transform our world. We design for a greater purpose. Our culture results from a collective effort to innovate and inspire, to support and challenge to impact and transform. Great ideas are the result of collaboration between individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and passions. Our process advances communities through discovery and design. We believe ideas have the power to change the world.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) #J-18808-Ljbffr