Fire Protection Designer

Garver Engineering; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fire Protection Designer to join their dynamic team in North Little Rock. This role involves developing comprehensive fire protection designs for building projects, ensuring safety and compliance throughout the design and construction phases. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in fire protection engineering, strong project management skills, and proficiency in industry-standard software. This innovative firm emphasizes professional growth and a balanced work-life environment, making it an exciting opportunity for dedicated professionals looking to make a significant impact in the field.

Benefits

Professional Development Programs

Competitive Salaries

Benefits Package

Work-Life Balance Focus

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of fire protection design and construction experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire protection designs for various projects.
• Coordinate with project teams and assist engineers.

Skills

Fire Protection Knowledge

Project Management

BIM Software Utilization

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

NICET Certification in Fire Protection

Tools

Autodesk Revit

MS Office Suite

Job description

Careers

Fire Protection Designer

North Little Rock, Arkansas

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 role includes planning, design, and commissioning of:

• Building fire protection systems
• Building fire suppression systems
• Building fire alarm systems

Additionally, the role involves coordination with other support disciplines and regional offices, assisting fire protection engineers, and following quality assurance and quality control plans.

Abilities and attributes needed:

• Knowledge of fire protection, suppression, and alarm principles
• Interfacing with project teams on design, delivery, and construction
• Managing project budgets and schedules
• Designing fire protection systems throughout the project lifecycle
• Utilizing BIM software for drawings
• Using software-based calculation tools
• Managing multiple assignments concurrently
• Time management and product quality responsibility
• Following QA/QC plans
• Commitment to continuing education and team needs

Minimum Requirements:

• 5-10 years of fire protection design and construction experience
• Knowledge of fire protection engineering principles
• Experience with detailed plans and specifications
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with Autodesk Revit
• Proficiency 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 professional development programs, competitive salaries, benefits, and a focus on work-life balance. Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned firm recognized for its culture and innovation. Learn more at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.

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