Fire Protection Engineer II: Design, Codes & Field Tests

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

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.