Fire Protection Designer

Garver Engineering; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive wellness program

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in North Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking a Fire Protection Designer responsible for developing comprehensive fire protection designs for various building projects. Candidates should have 5-10 years of building fire protection design experience, proficiency in Autodesk Revit, and strong communication and team collaboration skills. The position offers competitive salary packages and commitment to professional development, ensuring work-life balance is prioritized.

Qualifications

• 5‑10 years of building fire protection design and construction experience.
• Knowledge base of fire protection engineering principles.
• Proven experience with fire protection designs for building projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire protection designs for various building projects.
• Coordinate with project teams on design and construction.
• Manage multiple assignments and ensure quality assurance.

Skills

Knowledge of fire protection principles

Project design and delivery

Managing project budgets

Fire protection design

Utilizing BIM design software

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Autodesk Revit

MS Office Suite

Job description

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 responsibility will include a variety of projects related to leading the planning, design, and commissioning of:

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

Additionally, the role includes coordination with other support disciplines and regional offices, assisting fire protection engineers in designing building projects, and following quality assurance and quality control plans.

Abilities and Attributes

• 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 conceptual, design, and construction phases
• Utilizing BIM design software to produce construction drawings
• Utilizing software‑based calculation tools for design calculations
• Managing multiple assignments concurrently
• Responsible for time management and product quality
• Following Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
• Responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs and overall team needs

Requirements

• 5‑10 years of building fire protection design and construction experience
• Knowledge base of fire protection engineering principals related to building fire protection designs
• Proven experience with fire protection designs, including detailed plans and specifications for building projects
• Strong communication and team 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 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.

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.

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