Fire Protection Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Fire Protection Engineer to join their dynamic team in Richmond, VA. This role offers the opportunity to lead in the design and analysis of fire protection systems for diverse clients. You will collaborate with senior engineers, mentor junior staff, and ensure high-quality deliverables. The company values employee ownership and offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment. If you're passionate about fire protection engineering and looking for a supportive and innovative workplace, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401k with 6% matching

24 days of PTO

Tuition reimbursement

80 hours of parental leave

Work-from-home flexibility

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in fire protection engineering.
• Registered professional engineer (P.E.) with NCEES exam passed.

Responsibilities

• Design fire alarm and suppression systems while ensuring compliance with codes.
• Create design deliverables including reports, specifications, and drawings.

Skills

Fire Protection Engineering

Design of Fire Alarm Systems

Building Codes Knowledge

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Software

Hydraulic Calculation Software

Job description

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

1. 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.
2. Produce building and life safety code analyses, coordinate passive and active systems with other disciplines, and perform fire suppression system calculations.
3. Create design deliverables, including reports, calculations, specifications, and drawings using Microsoft software, Revit, and hydraulic calculation software.
4. Work with senior engineers to determine design direction, participate in design reviews, and ensure high standards of quality, innovation, and performance.
5. Travel to project locations for site and system information gathering to ensure designs meet real-world conditions and client requirements.
6. 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. Our benefits include multiple health insurance options, a 401k with up to 6% matching, 24 days of PTO, five paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more. We prioritize work-life balance with benefits such as 80 hours of parental leave, a hybrid work schedule, and accommodations for disabilities.

Why Wiley|Wilson?

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a unique opportunity to grow your career while sharing in the firm's success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our focus on professional development, diverse projects, and a collaborative environment makes Wiley|Wilson an exciting place to work.

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

Offices

Wiley|Wilson has offices in Alexandria, Lynchburg, and Richmond, VA; Raleigh, NC; and Atlanta, GA.

Other

• EOE/AAP, Covered Veteran, Drug-Free Workplace
• Job Code: R591, Fire Protection Engineer

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