Fire Protection Designer

Design Works Engineering; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Fire Protection Designer to join their dynamic team in Toronto. This role involves contributing to all project phases, ensuring compliance with fire safety codes, and designing fire protection systems for various building types. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct site visits, and perform fire risk assessments to enhance safety and efficiency. With a commitment to fostering growth and development, this innovative firm offers a supportive environment where your contributions will have a significant impact on high-value engineering projects. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity awaits you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in designing fire protection systems for commercial buildings.
• In-depth knowledge of NFPA codes and fire protection industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify Fire Protection Systems ensuring compliance with safety codes.
• Prepare engineering drawings and conduct fire risk assessments.

Skills

Fire Protection Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Multitasking

Education

University Degree or diploma in Fire Protection Engineering

Specialization in Mechanical Engineering with Fire Protection

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Revit

HydraCAD

Job description

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Director of Administration, Design Works Engineering

Hello and welcome to Design Works Engineering!

We are a multidisciplinary engineering firm that includes civil engineering, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, energy modelling, and fire protection design. Our diverse staff shares the same vision: to create great projects and even better relationships.

The position:

We are actively seeking a Fire Protection Designer at our growing Toronto location.

What will you be doing?

1. Contribute to all project phases, ensuring compliance with applicable fire safety codes and standards while adhering to defined scope, timelines, and budget.
2. Design and specification of Fire Protection Systems, including but not limited to fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, smoke management systems, and emergency lighting systems.
3. Prepare engineering drawings and specifications for fire protection systems to ensure detailed and accurate representation of the designed systems.
4. Review Client Specifications to ensure that all fire protection requirements are understood and incorporated into the design.
5. Write technical reports and analyses to support design submissions, demonstrating the effectiveness and compliance of fire protection systems.
6. Review shop drawings for compliance with the design and participate in the development of fire protection engineering standards to ensure consistency and high quality in all projects.
7. Partner with cross-functional project team members to integrate fire protection systems with other building systems for a cohesive and efficient design.
8. Visit project sites for project-related activities, including inspections and audits of existing fire protection systems and to ensure compliance with the fire safety design during construction.
9. Perform fire risk assessments and modelling, including egress modelling and fire dynamics simulations, to ensure the safety and efficiency of fire protection strategies.

What you bring:

1. A University Degree or diploma in Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Fire Protection, accompanied by a minimum of 5 years' experience in designing fire protection systems for commercial buildings, low/high-rise buildings, and multi-family residential buildings.
2. Strong communication skills are essential to effectively coordinate with inter-discipline teams, clients, vendors, and subcontractors, ensuring high-value engineering outcomes across projects.
3. In-depth knowledge and familiarity with fire protection industry codes and standards, including NFPA codes, and the ability to apply these in conjunction with client specifications for detailed fire protection system design.
4. Proficiency in software tools relevant to fire protection engineering, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit, and HydraCAD.
5. Fluency in English is required for clear and effective communication across all levels of project involvement.

Who you are:

1. A proactive problem-solver: You're a natural self-starter with an innate ability to identify priorities, manage your schedule effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
2. An adept multitasker: Comfortable juggling multiple projects simultaneously, you excel at organizing and prioritizing tasks independently.
3. A team player with open communication: Hardworking and reliable, you are committed to maintaining transparent and open communication with your team.
4. Resilient and adaptable: You thrive in fast-paced environments and embrace challenges with enthusiasm rather than avoidance.

At Design Works Engineering, we offer a career rather than a job. Supporting our team members to reach their full potential is at the heart of our business, and it is how we deliver superior value to our clients on each of our building projects.

Design Works Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. If you feel you are the right fit for this position, please apply confidently. Please let us know if you require any accommodation in the recruitment process.

The most qualified candidates will be contacted directly by Design Works Engineering for further discussion.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Consulting, Design, and Engineering

Industries

Design, Fire Protection, and Engineering Services