Assistant Fire Protection Engineer- Mission Critical (Fort Worth or Dallas)

Burns & McDonnell; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an Assistant Fire Protection Engineer to support the design of multi-discipline projects and the preparation of fire protection packages including suppression, alarm, smoke management and life-safety systems.

You will assist in the design, specification, and coordination of wet/dry/foam systems, perform hydraulic calculations, and help review shop drawings, field inspections and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Internship or related consulting experience preferred.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Campus or community involvement preferred.
• Basic knowledge of standard engineering techniques.
• Basic knowledge of building codes and NFPA standards a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically, strong problem solving.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail, collaboration and leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility access for client sites (DOE, aerospace, etc.).
• EIT Certification preferred.
• NICET Water-Based System Layout certification preferred.
• NICET Fire Alarm Systems certification preferred.
• NICET Special Hazard Systems certification preferred.
• Legally authorized to work permanently in the country where located.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, specification, and multi-discipline coordination of fire protection systems.
• Assist in hydraulic calculations for fire water supply and demand.
• Assist in evaluating building life safety requirements and egress.
• Assist in construction administration, review of shop drawings, field inspections.
• Assist in site evaluations and documenting existing systems.
• Assist in preparation and evaluation of project budgets and cost estimates.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor Degree in Fire Protection Engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

Job description

Description

The Assistant Fire Protection Engineer will assist in the design of multi-discipline projects and the preparation of comprehensive fire protection packages including fire suppression, fire alarm, smoke management and life-safety systems. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

• Assist in the design, specification, and multi-discipline coordination of the following fire protection systems: Wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action, deluge, and foam/water fire suppression systems. Fire water supply infrastructure including fire water storage tanks, fire pumps, underground and aboveground distribution piping and associated appurtenances. Outdoor fire suppression systems including monitors, spray systems, and exposure protection systems. Addressable and non-addressable voice evacuation fire alarm systems including initiation devices, supervision devices, and audible and visual notification appliances. Releasing systems for pre-action, foam/water, and clean agent systems.

• Assist in performing and evaluating fire protection calculations including the hydraulic analysis of fire water supply and demand, battery calculations, and voltage drop calculations.

• Assist in evaluating 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.

• Assist in the construction administration process including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, the review of contractor shop drawings and calculations, field inspections, and testing of fire protection systems.

• Assist in performing site evaluations and documenting existing fire protection systems.

• Assist in the preparation and evaluation of project budgets and cost estimates.

• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program required.

• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.

• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred

• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.

• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.

• Basic knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.

• Basic knowledge of building codes, fire codes, NFPA standards, FM Global datasheets, military standards, and refinery/industrial API guidelines a plus.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment, and demonstrated critical thinking skills.

• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.

• Demonstrated leadership skills.

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain access authorization to facilities and data of existing and potential clients, including, but not limited to DOE, aerospace, military, food and consumer product manufacturers, pharmaceutical, laboratories, and others necessary to perform work.

• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.

• NICET certification in Water-Based System Layout (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) preferred.

• NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) preferred.

• NICET certification in Special Hazard Systems (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) preferred.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Fire Protection Engineer

Primary Location US-TX-Fort Worth

Other Locations US-TX-Dallas

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 263996

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