Fire Protection Engineer

Insight Global; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Charleston, SC is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to design and upgrade NFPA-based fire protection systems for a major manufacturing campus. You will lead projects, collaborate with Facilities Engineering, and ensure compliance with NFPA codes across sites.

The role suits a mechanical engineering professional with pumps and motors experience or strong fire protection expertise, capable of independent work and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related area.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience.
• Fire Protection and NFPA experience OR experience in Mechanical Engineering with pumps and motors.
• Excellent coordination and communication across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manages and supports Facilities Engineering and fire protection projects and operations from start to finish.
• Develops project objectives by applying best practices.
• Monitors project budget and timeline.
• Manage and supports engineering projects from feasibility studies to final acceptance, design and construction activities.
• Designs, communicates, and implements a project plan.
• Monitors progress and manages RFQ/PCO requests.
• Analyzes drawings and communicates discrepancies to vendors for corrections.
• Prepares engineering designs and work specifications.
• Conducts project meetings and prepares status reports.
• Resolves operational problems and optimizes project approaches.
• Assigns responsibilities and reviews bids from contractors.
• Supports setup of internal/external partner contacts.
• Receives input from project teams and reports to committees.
• Mentors junior team members.
• Owns and manages site fire protection systems per NFPA.
• Documents Fire Protection maintenance in iPRO.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fire Protection

NFPA codes

Project Management

Pumps & Motors

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

iPRO system

Job description

(Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education)

Job Description

Insight Global is hiring a Fire Protection Engineer to join a leading enterprise manufacturing organization in the Charleston, SC region to design and develop Fire Protection systems for new facilities and to upgrade, maintain and improve the current systems across their manufacturing site. This role will be excellent for someone who comes from a Mechanical Engineering background with skills in pumps and motors or a candidate with true Fire Protection Experience with the NFPA codes.

Responsibilities

• Manages and supports Facilities Engineering and fire protection projects and operations from start to finish.
• Develops project objectives by applying best practices.
• Monitors project budget and timeline.
• Manage and supports engineering projects. From feasibility studies via preparation project tendering till final acceptance, design and construction activities in given Area of Responsibility.
• Designs, communicates, and implements a project plan
• Monitors project progress and performance against project plan; and manages PCO/RFQ requests
• Analyzes drawings and communicates discrepancies to vendors for corrections
• Prepares engineering designs and work specifications
• Conduct project meetings and prepare status reports. Collects, analyzes, and summarizes information and trends
• Resolves operational problems and minimizes delays using most appropriate option or improve existing approaches
• Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements; reviewing bids from contractors
• Supports setup of contacts with internal / external partners and worldwide external business partners
• Will receive input from project teams and working groups. Reporting to the project teams and project committees.
• May help coordinate the work of junior members of the team.
• Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings
• Owns/ manages site fire protection systems – operation, testing, maintenance and modifications per NFPA
• Fire Preventative Maintenance documents, operating procedures, implementation, and auditing in iPRO system.
• Will perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related area.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience.
• Fire Protection and NFPA experience OR experience in Mechanical Engineering with pumps and motors
• Reporting to the project teams and project committees. Technical understanding with construction and facilities maintenance
• Independent worker and able to form complex relationships.
• Good coordination skills with multiple parties. Good communication skills at all levels; written and oral

Preferences

• Very confident with computer programs (e.g. windows programs).