Fire Protection Engineer II

CROMWELL ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS INC; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CROMWELL ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS INC is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to design and implement fire alarm and suppression systems, integrating them with building designs during construction. The role requires collaboration with architects, engineers, and builders to ensure safety and code compliance.

Responsibilities include performing calculations, preparing specifications, reviewing drawings, and staying current with fire codes and technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in fire protection engineering or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in fire protection design software and knowledge of building codes.
• PE License preferred.
• Experience with Revit, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• 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 protection systems meet local, state, and federal fire codes and standards.
• Stay updated on fire safety technologies and conduct experiments and field tests to evaluate new systems and materials.
• Meet with owners and understand project requirements.
• Travel: 10% for surveys and meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position PurposeThe 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 & ResponsibilitiesReasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsPerform calculations and design fire alarm, fire suppression, and life safety systemsPrepare specifications based on designReview design drawings in relation to plans and specificationsAnalyze potential fire hazards in buildings and new designs providing recommendationsEnsure 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.CompetenciesExperience in Revit, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent communication and time management skillsAbility to work collaboratively in a team environment, including multi-disciplined design teamsWork EnvironmentThe 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.Qualifications / Prior ExperienceBachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.5+ years' experience in fire protections engineering or a related disciplineProficiency n fire protections design software and knowledge of building codes is essential.PE License preferred.Experience in Revit, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office skills