Fire Protection - Engineer

wileywilson; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Work-from-home flexibility

Health insurance options

401k with matching

PTO 24 days

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Hybrid work schedule

Disability accommodations

Job summary

Wiley|Wilson seeks an experienced Fire Protection Engineer to join our Richmond, VA team. You will lead design of fire alarm and suppression systems, ensure compliance with codes, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

The role involves developing narratives, reports, specifications, and drawings, using Revit and hydraulic software, with travel to project sites as needed. A PE and US work eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• BS degree from ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 4 years of fire protection engineering experience.
• P.E. licensed with NCEES fire protection exam.
• Eligible to work in the United States and able to obtain security clearance.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of fire alarm and fire suppression systems.
• Coordinate active/passive fire protection with other disciplines.
• Prepare reports, calculations, specifications, and drawings using Revit and hydraulic software.
• Review shop drawings and support construction administration.
• Travel to project locations for site information gathering.

Skills

Fire alarm design

Fire suppression design

Passive fire protection

Life safety analysis

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Fire Protection Eng. (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Revit

Hydraulic calculation software

Job description

Wiley|Wilson, a 100% employee-owned architecture and engineering firm, is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Engineer to join our team in Richmond, VA. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to play a pivotal role in expanding our fire protection team.

Position Overview:

As a Fire Protection Engineer, you will provide technical leadership in the design and analysis of active and passive fire protection systems and strategies. You will be involved in projects serving federal, municipal, university, and industrial clients. In this role you will work alongside a senior engineer in preparing project narratives, reports, technical specifications, and complete drawing packages. You will be a member of interdisciplinary design teams and be involved in mentoring junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply project experience in the design of fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, and passive fire protection elements, while using knowledge of building codes, standards, and client-specific requirements.
• Produce building and life safety code analyses, coordinate passive and active systems with other disciplines, and perform fire suppression system calculations.
• Create design deliverables, including reports, calculations, specifications, and drawings using Microsoft software, Revit, and hydraulic calculation software.
• Work with senior engineers to determine design direction, participate in design reviews, and ensure high standards of quality, innovation, and performance.
• Travel to project locations for site and system information gathering to ensure designs meet real-world conditions and client requirements.
• Review fire alarm and fire suppression system shop/installation drawings and participate in construction administration during system installation.

Requirements:

• Intrinsically motivated and collaborative, able to work independently and employ effective communication as a member of the team.
• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the fire protection engineering industry.
• A registered professional engineer (P.E.) who has passed the NCEES-administered fire protection engineering exam.
• Eligible to work in the United States and obtain a security clearance.

Desired Experience:

• Design of Federal Government facilities
• Application of the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary along with employee ownership through our ESOP program and work-from-home flexibility with details provided upon inquiry. Our generous benefits package includes multiple group health insurance options, a 401k with up to 6% matching contribution, 24 days of paid time off (PTO), five paid holidays per year, tuition reimbursement, and many other perks. We prioritize work-life balance with benefits such as 80 hours of parental leave for the birth of a child or newly adopted child, a hybrid work schedule, and accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Why Wiley|Wilson?

Wiley|Wilson is a full-service architecture-engineering firm, specializing in creating innovative and functional design solutions for our government, institutional, and private-sector clients around the world. Our diverse mix of projects, generous benefits, and focus on professional growth provides a truly unique opportunity for you to elevate your career.

As a 100-percent employee-owned company, our 190+ employees share a stake in our success through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The ownership model, coupled with our focus on service and engagement, creates a distinct company culture. Wiley|Wilson has offices in Alexandria, Lynchburg, Richmond, VA; Raleigh, NC; and Atlanta, GA.

Other:

• EOE/AAP, Disability/Covered Veteran, Drug Free Workplace
• R608, Fire Protection Engineer