Fire Protection Engineer

Garver Engineering; Platte Gardens (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive wellness program

Job summary

A premier engineering firm in Missouri is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to develop and oversee fire protection designs for building projects. The successful candidate will have 5-10 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in engineering, and a Professional Engineer license. Responsibilities include leading designs, coordinating with project managers, and ensuring quality assurance. The role offers competitive salary packages and benefits, fostering a balanced work-life environment.

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.
• Must have a knowledge base of fire protection engineering principals.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire protection designs for various projects.
• Lead the planning, design, and commissioning of building fire protection systems.
• Coordinate with support disciplines and assist project managers.
• Produce construction drawings using BIM; apply design calculation tools.

Skills

Knowledge of fire protection, suppression, and alarm principles

Mentor and train technical staff

Strong communication skills

Budget & schedule management

BIM design with Revit

Quality assurance/quality control

Time management

Communication skills

Autodesk Revit

MS Office

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

Kansas City, Missouri

Responsibilities

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

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

Additionally, the role includes coordination with other support disciplines and regional offices, assisting project managers in managing projects, following quality assurance and quality control plans, and periodic travel to project sites is required.

Abilities & 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
• 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.