Fire Protection Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to design and coordinate assignments with limited supervision, applying general engineering principles.

You will analyze project requirements, review plans, perform design calculations, prepare construction cost estimates, and collaborate with other disciplines to ensure compliant, high-quality deliverables. This role may involve field and office work, and a Professional Engineer license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 5–10 years' experience in a specialized discipline.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Experience working with local county/state clients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project requirements and develop accurate submittal reports.
• Analyze surveys, maps, drawings, blueprints, and geologic data to plan tasks.
• Perform design computations.
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines.
• Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates.
• Attend meetings with clients and assist taking meeting minutes.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and understand how they fit into the project and design.
• Quality review of project design per Project Management Plan.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance within the department.

Skills

Discipline design software

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Education

ABET-accredited civil engineering degree

Job description

Fire Protection Engineer

Category: Fire Protection

All Locations: Raleigh, NC

Tracking Code: 26416

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary: Responsible for engineering design using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments with limited supervision.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Analyze project requirements and information from alternative studies to develop an accurate report for submittal.
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects/tasks.
• Perform design computations.
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools.
• Develop or review the construction cost estimate.
• Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates
• Attend meetings with clients and assist taking meeting minutes
• Coordinate with other disciplines and understand how they fit into the project and design.
• Quality review of project design in accordance with the Project Management Plan.
• Technical oversight and guidance/support of Design Engineers within department.

Nonessential functions and responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Proficient in discipline specific design software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Written and communication skills

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
• 5-10 years' experience in specialized discipline

Preferred Experience

• Professional Engineer License (preferred)
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.