Mid-Level Fire Protection Engineer

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About the Position:We are seeking an experienced, mid-level Fire Protection Engineering Professional to join our growing design team in any of the following Pond offices or remotely:Atlanta, GA – Headquarters; Atlanta, GA – Cobb; Atlanta, GA – Downtown; Augusta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Colorado Springs, CO; Columbia, SC; Honolulu, HI; Huntsville, AL; Jacksonville, FL; Mobile, AL; New Orleans, LA; Houston, TX; San Diego, CA; Savannah, GA; Tampa, FL.

Candidate should have 2-5 years' experience with an EIT license, working towards a PE license in Fire Protection Engineering.

Responsibilities will focus on design and production of fire protection engineering project construction documents or reports under the general supervision of Senior Engineers.

About Our Team:Our Professional Design team is engaged in projects throughout the southeast, the nation, and the world and our existing client base includes transportation, oil and gas, renewables, government (local, state, and federal), Department of Defense, private development, and water resources and restoration. The successful candidate would be an integral part of our growing team and would have the opportunity to engage across markets and geographies.

At Pond, we are a collaborative, innovative team in an environment that fosters learning and professional growth. We believe that as you grow, we grow. You will have opportunities to broaden your knowledge and to put your skills to work in engaging, challenging, and diverse projects that make a positive impact on the communities in which we live and work.

Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Serve as the Fire Protection Engineering design lead on projects. This includes making Fire Protection Engineering design decisions on suppression systems, fire alarm systems, mass notification systems, and assisting Architecture with Life Safety design.

Performs accurate, legible and well thought out design calculations.

Coordinates Fire Protection Engineering design with other disciplines; highlighting design components that will impact the other discipline's design so that the overall design is constructable without conflict.

Attends project kick off meetings and coordination meetings.

Works independently with minimal supervision; is self-motivated and has initiative.

Performs assigned tasks in accordance with company QC procedures.

Communicates with clients as needed and defined by project.

Contacts clients and/or contractors as needed on specific jobs.

Ability to work well within a team environment, positive attitude, multi-task, and self-motivated to produce high quality work.

Ability and desire to learn and grow professionally.

Education and/or Experience:Bachelor's degree (BS) from a four-year college or university in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology.

4+ years related experience and/or training.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:Engineer-In-Training license required.

Professional Engineer license preferred.

Software/Technical Skills:Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Internet Apps.

Revit/AutoCAD/BIM preferred but can be trained.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position required the individual to use the computer working at a desk in either an office or cubicle; must be able to talk and hear, reach with hands and arms, lift up to 10 pounds, stand, sit and walk, must have close and color vision, use depth and peripheral vision, be able to adjust focus.Travel Requirements:Occasional attendance at meetings and other off-site events requires the ability to provide reliable transportation. Position may require occasional travel to domestic or foreign locations. Must maintain a current, valid driver's license and proof of insurance. The position may require travel internationally and as such the capability to travel freely on a passport or other official document.

About Pond
Pond is an award-winning, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and environmental services firm providing professional solutions to clients throughout the U.S. and globally for nearly 60 years. Pond's staff of 800+ professionals provide a deep bench strength of experience and capabilities to offer customized solutions that help clients manage projects from concept to completion – and everything in between – with confidence and clarity. Pond is currently ranked as the 80th largest engineering and design firm by ENR, Atlanta's #1 engineering firm by Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has been recognized as an Employer of the Year by Georgia ACEC and a Best Place to Work for Working Parents.

Additional Information
Many factors are considered when determining compensation at Pond, including scope and level of position, geographic location, candidate skill, knowledge and experience. Starting base pay may vary depending on these factors. Please see the hiring range associated with this posting for more information.

Additional cash incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on position offered. Learn more about Pond's comprehensive benefits offerings here.

All offers of employment made by Pond & Company are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at Pond in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations. Additionally, offers may be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test. 

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions at Pond are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state and local laws in jurisdictions where we operate. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at

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