Fire Protection Design Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, is seeking a Fire Protection Design Engineer to apply fire protection engineering knowledge to interpret, organize, and coordinate assignments in a design environment.

The role supports the project team with design computations, documentation, and client specifications, contributing to project success and safety. Suitable for engineers in training or with early career experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in fire protection engineering or fire protection engineering technology.
• 0–5 years of experience in fire protection engineering or related field.
• Engineer-in-training certification preferred.
• Related experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction.
• Perform design computations.
• Assist in designing projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools.
• Assist with developing the project quantities for construction cost estimate.
• Assist with alternative studies.

Skills

Written and oral communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in fire protection engineering or fire protection engineering technology

Tools

Discipline specific design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients-while making a meaningful impact on our communities and the world through the projects we help bring to life.

Position Summary:

Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company is seeking a Fire Protection Design Engineer who will be responsible for fire protection engineering design using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential functions and responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction
• Perform design computations
• Assist in designing projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
• Assist with developing the project quantities for construction cost estimate
• Assist with alternative studies

Nonessential functions and responsibilities:

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Proficient in discipline specific design software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Written and oral communication skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in fire protection engineering or fire protection engineering technology
• 0-5 years of experience in fire protection engineering or related field

Preferred Experience

• Engineer-in-training certification
• Related experience

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25lbs) may be required as needed.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.