Fire Protection Engineer

Garver Engineering; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver Engineering seeks a Fire Protection Engineer in Dallas, Texas to lead design and delivery of fire protection, suppression and alarm systems on Buildings Business Line projects. You will coordinate with disciplines, mentor staff, manage budgets and schedules, and use Revit for construction drawings; travel may be required.

The ideal candidate brings ABET-accredited engineering education, PE licensure, and 5–10 years of building design experience with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong 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.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire protection designs in support of various Buildings Business Line projects.
• Lead the planning, design, and commissioning of building fire protection systems, building fire suppression systems, and building fire alarm systems.
• Coordinate with other support disciplines and regional offices.
• Assist project managers in project management activities.
• Follow quality assurance and quality control plans.
• Travel periodically to project sites.

Skills

Fire protection principles

Mentor staff

Client interface

Budget & schedule management

Building protection design oversight

BIM (construction drawings)

Calculation tools

Multi-tasking

Time & quality management

QA/QC compliance

Ongoing learning

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Autodesk Revit

MS Office Suite

Job description

Fire Protection Engineer – Dallas, Texas

Responsibilities

• Develop fire protection designs in support of various Buildings Business Line projects.
• Lead the planning, design, and commissioning of building fire protection systems, building fire suppression systems, and building fire alarm systems.
• Coordinate with other support disciplines and regional offices.
• Assist project managers in project management activities.
• Follow quality assurance and quality control plans.
• Travel periodically to project sites.

Skills & Attributes

• Knowledge of fire protection, suppression, and alarm principles.
• Mentor and train technical staff.
• Interface with clients on project design, delivery, and construction.
• Manage project budget and schedule compliance.
• Oversee the fire protection design of building projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Utilize BIM design software to produce construction drawings.
• Use software-based calculation tools for design calculations.
• Manage multiple assignments concurrently.
• Manage time and product quality.
• Follow quality assurance and quality control plans.
• Engage in continuing education and learning based on project needs and overall team needs.

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.
• Strong 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.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with Autodesk Revit.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AIA MasterSpec.
• Knowledge of Federal Agencies design criteria.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.