Fire Protection Engineer II

Cromwell Architects Engineers; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cromwell Architects Engineers in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer II to design and implement fire alarm and suppression systems within building projects, coordinating with architects and engineers to integrate safety features during construction.

The role focuses on ensuring compliance with codes, performing calculations, and reviewing drawings, with travel up to 10% to project sites; strong collaboration and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering design calculations for fire alarm, suppression, and life safety systems.
• Ability to review design drawings and prepare specifications.
• Strong knowledge of fire codes and standards at local, state, and federal levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform calculations and design fire alarm, fire suppression, and life safety systems.
• Prepare specifications based on design.
• Review design drawings to ensure alignment with plans and specs.
• Analyze potential fire hazards in buildings and new designs; provide recommendations.
• Ensure all fire protection systems meet applicable codes and standards.
• Stay updated on fire safety technologies; conduct experiments and field tests.
• Meet with owners to understand project requirements.
• Travel: 10% to project sites for surveys and meetings.

Skills

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Fire Protection Engineer II

Position Purpose

The Fire Protection Engineer designs and implements fire protection alarm and suppression systems to ensure safety and compliance with fire safety regulations in various environments. The Engineer will work closely with architects, engineers and builders to integrate fire protection systems into building designs during the construction phase.

_ In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. _

Essential Duties & Responsibilities __

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• __Perform calculations and design fire alarm, fire suppression, and life safety systems
• __ Prepare specifications based on design
• Review design drawings in relation to plans and specifications
• Analyze potential fire hazards in buildings and new designs providing recommendations
• Ensure all fire protections systems meet local, state, and federal fire codes and standards.
• Stay updated on fire safety technologies and techniques, conducting experiments and field tests to evaluate new systems and materials.
• Meet with owners and understand project requirements.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• _ Travel: 10%, to project sites for surveys and meetings. _

Competencies

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Experience in Revit, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office skills

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• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, including multi-disciplined design teams

Qualifications / Prior Experience

• Experience in Revit, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, including multi-disciplined design teams
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. ****

Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance visions, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Prolonged period of sitting or standing at a desk while working on a computer.
• Exposure to outside elements when on location site.

About Us

Cromwell Architects Engineers offers the opportunity to be part of something bigger. Many of our staff boast long-term careers with the firm – some reaching over 40 years. As a full-service firm there are opportunities to advance within the organization as you pursue your vocation. We strive to place employee passion and personal commitments in a healthy relationship with their work commitments. Our team welcomes you to explore opportunities that will allow you to be part of an organization that prides itself on innovation and dedication, while working together to exceed expectations. _ EOE M/F/D/V _