Fire Protection Engineer

Garver Engineering; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; 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 is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer. This role focuses on developing fire protection design for various building projects. Responsibilities include leading fire protection systems planning and design, coordinating with other disciplines, and managing project budgets. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, a PE license, and 5-10 years of industry experience. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, promoting work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of building design and construction industry experience.
• Proven experience overseeing fire protection designs, including detailed plans and specifications for building projects.
• Experience with AIA MasterSpec is a plus.
• Knowledge of fire protection engineering principles for buildings.
• Proven experience overseeing fire protection designs and specs.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with Autodesk Revit.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire protection design in support of various building projects.
• Lead the planning, design, and commissioning of fire protection systems.
• Coordinate with other support disciplines and regional offices.
• Produce construction drawings using BIM design software.
• Ensure QA/QC plans are followed and deadlines met.

Skills

Knowledge of fire protection, suppression, and alarm principles

Strong communication skills

Managing project budget and schedule compliance

Managing multiple assignments concurrently

BIM design experience

Engineering calculation tools

Time management

QA/QC adherence

Lifelong learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university or college

Licensed Professional Engineer having passed the Fire Protection examination

Tools

Autodesk Revit

MS Office Suite

Job description

Fire Protection Engineer

As part of the Buildings Group for Garver, this Fire Protection Engineer will be responsible for developing fire protection design in support of various Buildings Business Line projects. Specifically, the role includes leading the planning, design, and commissioning of:

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

Additionally, this role includes coordination with other support disciplines, coordination with regional offices, assisting project managers in project management, following quality assurance and quality control plans, and periodic travel to project sites.

Abilities and Attributes

• Knowledge of fire protection, suppression, and alarm principles
• Mentor and train technical staff
• Interfacing with clients on project design, delivery, and construction
• Managing project budget and schedule compliance
• Overseeing the fire protection design of building projects throughout the project lifecycle from the conceptual phase, design phase, and construction phase
• Utilizing BIM design software to produce construction drawings
• Using software based calculation tools for design calculations
• Managing multiple assignments concurrently
• Being responsible for time management and product quality
• Following Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
• Being responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as overall needs of the team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university or college
• Licensed Professional Engineer having passed the Fire Protection examination
• 5-10 years of building design and construction industry experience
• Knowledge base of fire protection engineering principals related to building fire protection designs
• Proven experience overseeing fire protection designs, including detailed plans and specifications for building projects
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with Autodesk Revit
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite

Preferred Skills

• 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.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

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.