Fire Protection Engineer

Selectek, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectek, Inc. is looking for a Fire Protection Engineer – Federal to serve as the Designer of Record for Fire Protection design projects, overseeing schedule, budget, delegation of work to junior staff, and the sealing and stamping of construction drawings and specifications.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Fire Protection or related field, 4+ years of design experience, U.S. Citizenship, and proficiency in REVIT; travel may be required, with opportunities to contribute to DoD projects and

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in fire protection engineering or related field.
• At least 4 years of Fire Protection design experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Act as Designer of Record (DOR) for Fire Protection design projects including schedule, budget, and delegation of work to junior staff.
• Seal and stamp construction drawings and specifications.
• Gather information, interview stakeholders, perform calculations, and prepare rough layouts as required.
• Present findings to clients and stakeholders.
• Support project delivery with staff mentoring and quality control.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field

Tools

REVIT

Job description

A Fire Protection Engineer – Federal to act as the Designer of Record (DOR) for Fire Protection design projects including schedule, budget, delegation of work to junior staff, quality control and sealing/stamping construction drawings and specifications.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Safety Technology or anything related
• At Least 4 years' Fire Protection design experience
• Overseas & US based travel may be required
• Proficiency in REVIT

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous DoD experience
• basic competency with Federal energy standards, Unified Facility Criteria (UFC) and other Government requirements
• Design Build experience and DBIA certification
• Clearance or ability to secure a clearance PE in any US State, having passed the fire protection engineering examination

Job Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines, while maintaining high quality standards
• Act as the Designer of Record (DOR) for Fire Protection design projects including schedule, budget, delegation of work to junior staff, quality control and sealing/stamping construction drawings and specifications.
• Gather information, interview stakeholders, make studies, perform calculations, and prepare original rough layouts and sketches as required
• Present findings and outcomes to clients and other stakeholders
• Perform high level tasks under minimal supervision using well-defined standards, procedures and codes
• Perform product research; assist project designers and project architects with materials selection and system research
• Perform designs for fire sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm system layout utilizing hydraulic calculation programs, and knowledge of ICC, NFPA Codes, and International Building and Fire Codes
• Perform construction administration and field investigation tasks for assigned projects including document management and processing RFI's and Change Orders
• Provide staffing development and mentoring for junior staff to include ensuring quality delivery of product completed by all supervised by Fire Protection Engineer
• Provide project quality control reviews at project milestones and continuous “over-the-shoulder” discipline checks

Pay Range

Pay Range: $47/hr. - $82/hr.