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

Burns & McDonnell; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Fire Protection Engineer to assist on multi-discipline projects, focusing on fire suppression, alarm, smoke management and life-safety systems.

You will participate in design, calculations, code compliance, and field coordination, supporting project delivery from Fort Worth and Dallas sites. The role targets candidates with a related degree, internships, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field required.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Internship or related consulting experience preferred.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of building and NFPA codes a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, coordination of wet/dry pipe, deluge, and foam/water systems.
• Support hydraulic analyses and other fire protection calculations.
• Contribute to life-safety and egress assessments and code compliance.
• Support construction administration, shop drawing reviews, and field inspections.
• Assist site evaluations and documentation of existing systems.
• Contribute to project budgets and cost estimates.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Proficient with Office Suite

Education

Bachelor Degree in Fire Protection Engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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

Job Hire Type New Grad #LI-EAC #GFS