Fire Protection Engineer

Cherokee Federal; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

HSA/FSA

Holidays

EAP

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to provide detailed analyses and designs for fire protection systems on DoD facilities, including sprinkler, detection, and mass notification. The role involves preparing code analyses, developing plans with AutoCAD, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's in Fire Protection Engineering, 8+ years of system design experience, a current PE license, and CAC eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fire protection engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of fire protection system design experience.
• Active PE license in fire protection engineering.
• Advanced degrees may substitute for experience.
• Knowledge of facility fire protection codes/criteria.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
• CAC access or ability to obtain CAC.
• Must pass Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Building Code and Life Safety Code analyses for fire protection systems.
• Design and plan fire detection, mass notification and suppression systems.
• Review drawings, specs, and cost estimates for DoD facilities.
• Analyze egress and construction type for existing/proposed changes.
• Draft technical reports on fire protection topics.
• Provide fire protection expertise for designs and calculations.
• Perform peer reviews of fire protection designs against codes.
• Support cost estimation and development of DoD standards.
• Review Air Force documentation and submittals.

Skills

Knowledge of fire protection codes/cre

Ability to read drawings

CAC eligibility

Pre-employment with Cherokee Federal

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering

PE license (Fire Protection)

Advanced degree may substitute

Job description

Fire Protection Engineer

Provide fire protection engineering technical expertise advising on designs and calculations pertaining to fire protection, including fire sprinkler, fire notification, and mass notification design.

The Fire Protection Engineer is responsible for providing responsive, flexible full-spectrum installation engineering services. 802 CE's missions include facility investment planning, design and construction, operations support, real property management, energy support, environmental compliance and restoration, audit assertions, acquisition, and program management. The unit conducts its operations at more than 75 locations worldwide.CNSP is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to support 802nd CE's mission.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Fire Protection Engineer: Pay commensurate with experience.

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Highlights include:

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options

Fire Protection Engineer Responsibilities Include:

Responsible for the preparation of detailed Building Code and Life Safety Code analyses and analysis of fire detection, mass notification and suppression systems.

Prepares designs and plans using AutoCAD, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), specifications, and cost estimates, in support of in-house and Architect/Engineer bid-build and design-build projects, for a wide range of new or rehabilitated DoD facilities and infrastructure projects.

Analyzes existing buildings and building egress systems to determine adequacy of egress and construction type for existing conditions and proposed changes to buildings and building occupancies.

Investigates and recommends corrective measures for deficiencies in existing facilities. Typical design projects include Naval Shore Facilities, including multi-story offices and quarters, hangars, hospitals, towers, aircraft overhaul facilities, piers, training facilities and a very wide diversity of other new and existing structures and facilities.

Analyzes the applicability of fire protection innovative processes, systems, equipment, or techniques and implement such on projects and specifications.

Prepares correspondence, engineering studies, and technical reports regarding fire protection and Life Safety related topics.

Applies knowledge of detection and suppression system components and how such components are correctly installed or incorrectly installed.

Provides fire protection engineering technical expertise to the Government, advising on designs and calculations pertaining to fire protection, including fire sprinkler, fire notification, and mass notification design.

Performs peer review of fire protection designs, including drawings, specifications, calculations, schedules, and invoices, assessing whether technical documents satisfy contractual requirements, meet the standards of all applicable codes and standards, and are comprehensive and constructible.

Drafts written recommendations regarding acceptance or rejection of designs.

Supports development of government's construction cost estimates, working with cost estimators to identify and quantify design requirements.

Supports the Air Force in review and response to construction documentation, including submittals and RFI's.

Reviews field activities to ensure they are conducted according to Air Force, regulatory, and project-specific procedures and that performance meets requirements stipulated by the government contract and is technically defensible.

Reviews and interprets the application of new statutory and regulatory requirements.

Assists the Air Force in the development of DoD construction standards, criteria, and policies.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Fire Protection Engineer Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field is required.

A minimum of 8 years of Fire Protection System design including at least 1 year working on Capital Improvement projects for a Federal Agency.

Current active Registered Professional Engineer license to practice Fire Protection Engineering is required.

Advanced degrees can be substituted for experience.

Knowledge of facility fire protection code/criteria.

Ability to understand construction drawings and specifications.

Possess or ability obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).

Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNSP, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Disclaimer:

Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affir m?? Statement, and Accommodation request.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.