Fire Protection Engineer

Garver; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver seeks a Fire Protection Engineer in North Little Rock, Arkansas to lead the design and commissioning of building fire protection, suppression, and alarm systems. You will coordinate with multi-discipline teams and regional offices while supporting project managers and ensuring QA/QC adherence.

Periodic site travel is required and you will use BIM tools to produce construction drawings. Ideal candidates have a PE license in fire protection, ABET-engineering degree, 5–10 years of related

Qualifications

• 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 of fire protection engineering principles for building fire protection designs.
• Experience overseeing fire protection designs, including detailed plans and specifications.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency with MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and commissioning of fire protection, suppression, and alarm systems for buildings.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and regional offices on project delivery.
• Assist project managers and follow QA/QC plans throughout the project lifecycle.
• Travel to project sites as required and manage budgets and schedules.

Skills

Fire protection principles

Client interfacing

Budget & scheduling

Team coordination

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Licensed Professional Engineer (Fire Protection)

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

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Fire Protection Engineer

North Little Rock, Arkansas

As part of the Buildings Group for Garver, this Fire Protection Engineer will be responsible for developing fire Protection l designs in support of various Buildings Business Line projects. Specifically, this responsibility will include a variety of projects related to leading the planning, design, and commissioning of:

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

Additionally, this role will include coordination with other support disciplines, and coordination with regional offices. Assisting project managers in management of projects. Following quality assurance and quality control plans. Periodic travel to project sites will be required.

Abilities and attributes needed for this position:

• 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
• Utilize software based calculation tools for design calculations
• Manage multiple assignments concurrently
• Be responsible for time management and product quality
• Follow Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
• Be 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
• Must have a 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
• Must have strong communication skills
• Experience with Autodesk Revit
• Must be proficient 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.