Fire Protection Designer

GARVER LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative team as a Fire Protection Designer, where you will play a crucial role in developing fire protection designs for diverse building projects. This position offers the chance to engage in the entire project lifecycle, from conceptual design to construction, while collaborating with talented professionals across disciplines. With a commitment to fostering a progressive atmosphere, this established firm provides the tools and resources necessary for your professional growth. Enjoy a competitive salary, attractive benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance, making this opportunity not just a job, but a pathway to a fulfilling career.

Benefits

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive wellness program

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of fire protection design and construction experience.
• Knowledge of fire protection engineering principles and project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire protection designs for various building projects.
• Coordinate with project teams and follow quality assurance plans.

Skills

Fire protection design

BIM design software

Project management

Communication skills

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Software-based calculation tools

Job description

As part of the Buildings Group for Garver, this Fire Protection Designer will be responsible for developing fire protection designs in support of various Buildings Business Line projects. Specifically, this responsibility will include a variety of projects related to leading the planning, design, and commissioning of:

Additionally, this role will include coordination with other support disciplines and regional offices, assisting fire protection engineers in the design of building projects, and following quality assurance and quality control plans.

Abilities and attributes needed for this position:

• Knowledge of fire protection, suppression, and alarm principles
• Interfacing with project teams on project design, delivery, and construction
• Managing project budget and schedule compliance
• Fire protection design of building projects throughout the project lifecycle from the conceptual phase, design phase, and construction phase
• Utilizing BIM design software to produce construction drawings
• Utilize software-based calculation tools for design calculations
• Manage multiple assignments concurrently
• Be responsible for time management and product quality
• Follow Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
• Be responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as overall needs of the team

Requirements:

• 5-10 years of building fire protection design and construction experience
• Must have a knowledge base of fire protection engineering principles related to building fire protection designs
• Proven experience with fire protection designs, including detailed plans and specifications for building projects
• Must have strong communication and team collaboration skills
• Experience with Autodesk Revit
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite

Preferred Skills:

• NICET certification in Fire Protection
• Experience with AIA MasterSpec
• Knowledge of Federal Agencies design criteria

Grow With Us:

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses, and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program, Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,300 employees, Garver has a people-first culture that drives innovative, client-first service and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for by Zweig Group.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.