Fire Protection Engineer

Bristol Industries LLC; Norfolk (VA); Presencial; USD 110 000 - 170 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision

401(k)

Resumo da oferta

Bristol Alliance of Companies seeks aSenior Fire Protection Engineer to prepare Building Code and Life Safety analyses and to design fire protection systems for a range of DoW facilities, using AutoCAD, RFPs, specifications, and cost estimates. You will evaluate existing buildings and egress, recommending improvements and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Required: ABET-accredited degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering, at least 5 years in fire protection design,

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in ABET-accredited Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering program.
• Minimum of 5 years of Fire Protection System design, including 1 year on Federal Capital Improvement projects.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare Building Code and Life Safety analyses; design with AutoCAD, RFPs, specs and cost estimates for DoW facilities.
• Analyze egress and occupancy; identify deficiencies and coordinate with in-house and A&E teams for projects.

Conhecimentos

Fire protection engineering

DoD/Navy standards

Project coordination

Technical reporting

Formação académica

ABET-accredited degree

Ferramentas

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Summary

The Fire Protection Engineer, Senior position is responsible for the preparation of detailed Building Code and Life Safety Code analyses and analysis of fire detection, mass notification and suppression systems.

Bristol Alliance of Companies (Bristol) is committed to building lasting relationships that reflect our hard work, ingenuity, and dedication to safety. Every employee has an impact on our success, which benefits the Native Culture, land, and people of the Bristol Bay region.

Our values: People, Communities, Reputation, Teamwork, Trust, and Truth.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the preparation of detailed Building Code and Life Safety Code analysis and analysis of fire detection, mass notification and suppression systems. Prepare designs and plans using AutoCAD, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), specifications, and cost estimates, in support of in-house and Architect/Engineer (A&E) design bid-build and design-build projects, for a wide range of new or rehabilitated DoW facilities and infrastructure projects. Analyze existing buildings and building egress systems to determine adequacy of egress and construction type for existing conditions and proposed changes to buildings and building occupancies. Investigate and recommend corrective measures for deficiencies in existing facilities. Typical design projects include Naval Shore Facilities, including multi-story offices and quarters, hangars, hospitals, towers, aircraft overhaul facilities, piers, training facilities and a very wide diversity of other new and existing structures and facilities.
• Analyze the applicability of fire protection innovative processes, systems, equipment, or techniques and implement such on projects and specifications. Demonstrate knowledge of the latest fire protection systems and methods of construction. Prepare correspondence, engineering studies, and technical reports regarding fire protection and Life Safety related topics. Apply knowledge of detection and suppression system components and how such components are correctly installed or incorrectly installed. Communicate effectively issues to technician level personnel responsible for the installation, testing, and maintenance of fire protection systems and system components.

Competencies

• Knowledge of DoD and Navy guide specifications, criteria and policy, industry codes and standards, and standard practices as related to fire protection engineering design, including the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards, International Building Code (IBC), International Mechanical Code (IMC), International Residential Code (IRC), FM Global Loss Prevention Data Sheets, Society of Fire Protection Engineer's Handbook, and various other industry standards.
• Provides independent, timely and professional fire protection engineering support, services and consultation for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of facilities for the Navy, Marine Corps, and other Supported Commands, including minor works projects, specific projects, special projects, military construction (MILCON), demolition, maintenance, space utilization and facilities development. Participates in conferences with project stakeholders and collaborates with other engineering and architectural disciplines to ensure system coordination and integration with specific project requirements.
• Typical projects include: fire protection engineering services for life safety, type of construction, height and area requirements, separation distances, fire rated construction, spray-applied fireproofing, firestopping, sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, mass notification systems, clean agent fire suppression systems, base-wide fire alarm reporting systems, water distribution systems, hydraulic analysis, fire modeling, and performance based designs of major size and complexity for use in government facilities, including multi-story office buildings, steam plants, hospitals, housing, manufacturing, training, and similar structures.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited Mechanical Engineering or Fire Protection Engineering program.
• Minimum of 5 years of Fire Protection System design including at least 1 year working on Capital Improvement projects for a Federal Agency.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Registration as Professional Engineer (PE) in the discipline of Fire Protection Engineering is desired.
• Experience with Microsoft Project.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position may be subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions, noise sufficient to cause the worker to shout.
• Position may be subject to a variety of physical conditions - proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electric current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• Position may be subject to atmospheric conditions - fumes, odors, dusts, mist, gasus, or poor ventilation.
• Position may be subject to close visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.

Physical Qualifications

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Mobility: must be able to stoop, kneel, reach, walk, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
• Hearing: must be able to hear audible safety alarms.
• Visual Acuity: must be adequate to perform above listed tasks in a safe manner and perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.
• Lifting: must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Benefits

Excellent salary and benefits package to include paid time off, paid holidays, comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability insurance, and 401(k) plan with employer- to mean …

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Bristol companies are equal opportunity employers and offer any available positions to all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, parenthood, pregnancy, marital status, or changes in marital status, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. This applies to recruitment, placement, pay, benefits, training, employment status changes, social and recreational programs, and other conditions and benefits of employment.

Bristol grants employment preference first to BBNC and Choggiung shareholders, their spouses, or descendants, and second to Alaska Native Corporation shareholders in accordance with P.L. 93-638.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This job description is not a contract or employment. It does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. All employment with Bristol is "at-will" which means that Bristol or employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause.