Fire Protection Engineer I

Affiliated Engineers, Inc; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. in Madison is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer I to contribute to energy-efficient building solutions and safer environments for clients.

You will be mentored by experienced engineers, perform calculations, sizing layouts, equipment selection and shop drawings, and grow toward leading aspects of projects.

As you gain project experience, you will write specifications, participate in client meetings with consultants, and support construction-phase work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Aerospace, Architectural, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Fire Protection or Mechanical).
• 2+ years of experience in fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, and clean agent systems required.
• Experience in computer operation for engineering calculation programs and ability to learn computer-aided drafting/BIM software.
• Understanding of applicable design codes, design standards and specification requirements, and ability to interpret them.

Responsibilities

• Perform calculations, determine system sizing and layouts, select equipment.
• Complete field surveys and prepare shop drawings.
• Write specifications and participate in project meetings with clients and other consultants.
• Support construction-phase work and take on more responsibility as you gain experience.

Skills

FE exam

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Communication

Organization

Task prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

As a Fire Protection Engineer I in our Madison office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.

Why we need you:

Within our team framework, you will initially work with and be mentored by experienced engineers and designers. Your initial assignments will include performing calculations, determining system sizing and layouts, selecting equipment, completing field surveys, and preparing shop drawings. As you gain project experience, you will take on a greater role in writing specifications, participating in project meetings with clients and other consultants, and supporting construction-phase work. We encourage you to learn and take on additional responsibility as soon as you are able; we believe that everyone who joins AEI is a potential future leader of our firm.

Expertise of our most successful Fire Protection Engineer I:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Aerospace, Architectural, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Fire Protection or Mechanical).
• 2+ years of experience in fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, and clean agent systems required.
• Experience in computer operation for engineering calculation programs and ability to learn computer-aided drafting/BIM software.
• Understanding of applicable design codes, design standards and specification requirements, and ability to interpret them.

Effective skills to help you flourish:

• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (FE).
• AutoCAD experience
• Revit Experience
• Navisworks Experience
• Strong spoken and written communications skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective working individually and within team environments.