Entry-Level Fire Protection Engineer – Hybrid

GHD; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Wellness program

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join our Fire and Life Safety team in Chantilly, VA. As a new graduate, you will support a wide variety of projects involving code consulting, system design/evaluation, fire modeling, etc.

for a diverse group of clientele throughout the East Region and across the U.S. The role offers a hybrid workplace, with in-office collaboration three days a week, to contribute and excel in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in the evaluation and/or design of Fire Protection Systems.
• Familiarity with NFPA Standards, including Life Safety Code Requirements.
• Exposure to fire modeling (FDS, CONTAM, Pathfinder, CFAST, etc.).
• AutoCAD and/or REVIT design capability and experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing building/fire code consultation.
• Developing contract documents for fire alarm, fire protection and fire suppression systems (including Special Suppression Systems).
• Designing and evaluating fire protection and life safety systems, including sprinkler, standpipe, fire pump, and special hazard systems.
• Coordinating with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction throughout project delivery.
• Conducting site investigations, construction phase services, commissioning, and acceptance testing of fire protection systems.

Job description

GHD is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join our Fire and Life Safety team in Chantilly, VA. As a new graduate, you will support a wide variety of projects involving code consulting, system design/evaluation, fire modeling, etc.

for a diverse group of clientele throughout the East Region and across the U.S. The role offers a hybrid workplace, with in-office collaboration three days a week, to contribute and excel in a vibrant environment.