Fire Protection Systems Designer

6 days ago


Sparks, Nevada, United States KCI Technologies Full time
About KCI Technologies

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. We are recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

Our Mission

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Our goal is to provide unparalleled value to our employee-owners, and we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Fire Protection Project Engineer to join our team. The selected candidate will perform engineering assessments, life safety and code analysis, calculations, and fire protection system(s) design. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fire protection systems, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform engineering assessments, life safety and code analysis, calculations, and fire protection system(s) design.
  • Design fire protection systems for commercial, institutional, industrial, and mission critical facilities.
  • Work with architects and engineers to produce 3-D designs of sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and means of egress analysis.
  • Perform code analysis to ensure required features of fire protection and life safety are appropriately incorporated into designs.
  • Coordinate with other engineering disciplines within KCI to ensure design satisfies project constraints.
  • Mentor and provide design direction for younger fire protection staff.
  • Attend client meetings to discuss fire protection designs.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; Appropriate graduate level work is preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 - 9 years of professional experience.
  • Familiarity with International Code Council (ICC) codes and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of egress modeling and sprinkler layout software.
  • General knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Specific past experience with sprinkler and fire alarm design.
  • Knowledge of sprinkler hydraulic calculation software.
  • Professional Engineer (PE).
What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.



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