Fire Protection - Engineer

Wiley Wilson Inc

Lynchburg (VA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Tuition reimbursement

401k matching up to 6%

24 days PTO

80 hours parental leave

Job summary

An employee-owned architecture and engineering firm is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design of fire protection systems. This role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 4 years of experience. Responsibilities include creating design deliverables, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with building codes. The firm offers competitive salaries, employee ownership, and generous benefits including a hybrid work schedule and parental leave.

Qualifications

Minimum 4 years of experience in fire protection engineering.
Registered professional engineer (P.E.) with NCEES exam.
Eligible to work in the U.S. and obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership in fire protection design.
Produce code analyses and perform system calculations.
Create design deliverables and participate in design reviews.
Travel for site information gathering and review installation drawings.

Skills

Leadership in fire protection design

Fire alarm systems design

Communication skills

Building codes knowledge

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Bachelor of Science in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Revit

Microsoft software

Hydraulic calculation software

Job description

Wiley|Wilson, a 100% employee-owned architecture and engineering firm, is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Engineer to join our team in Lynchburg, VA. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to play a pivotal role in expanding our fire protection team.

Position Overview

As a Fire Protection Engineer, you will provide technical leadership in the design and analysis of active and passive fire protection systems and strategies. You will be involved in projects serving federal, municipal, university, and industrial clients. In this role you will work alongside a senior engineer in preparing project narratives, reports, technical specifications, and complete drawing packages. You will be a member of interdisciplinary design teams and be involved in mentoring junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Apply project experience in the design of fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, and passive fire protection elements, while using knowledge of building codes, standards, and client-specific requirements.
Produce building and life safety code analyses, coordinate passive and active systems with other disciplines, and perform fire suppression system calculations.
Create design deliverables, including reports, calculations, specifications, and drawings using Microsoft® software, Revit®, and hydraulic calculation software.
Work with senior engineers to determine design direction, participate in design reviews, and ensure high standards of quality, innovation, and performance.
Travel to project locations for site and system information gathering to ensure designs meet real-world conditions and client requirements.
Review fire alarm and fire suppression system shop/installation drawings and participate in construction administration during system installation.

Requirements

Intrinsically motivated and collaborative, able to work independently and employ effective communication as a member of the team.
Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
Minimum 4 years of experience in the fire protection engineering industry.
A registered professional engineer (P.E.) who has passed the NCEES-administered fire protection engineering exam.
Eligible to work in the United States and obtain a security clearance.

Desired Experience

Design of Federal Government facilities
Application of the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary along with employee ownership through our ESOP program and work-from-home flexibility with details provided upon inquiry. Our generous benefits package includes multiple group health insurance options, a 401k with up to 6% matching contribution, 24 days of paid time off (PTO), five paid holidays per year, tuition reimbursement, and many other perks. We prioritize work-life balance with benefits such as 80 hours of parental leave for the birth of a child or newly adopted child, a hybrid work schedule, and accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Why Wiley|Wilson?

Wiley|Wilson is a full-service architecture-engineering firm, specializing in creating innovative and functional design solutions for our government, institutional, and private-sector clients around the world. Our diverse mix of projects, generous benefits, and focus on professional growth provides a truly unique opportunity for you to elevate your career.

As a 100-percent employee-owned company, our 190+ employees share a stake in our success through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The ownership model, coupled with our focus on service and engagement, creates a distinct company culture. Wiley|Wilson has offices in Alexandria, Lynchburg, Richmond, VA; Raleigh, NC; and Atlanta, GA.

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