Fire Protection Engineer III

Merrick; Colorado Springs (CO); Remote; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer with extensive experience in designing fire safety systems for government facilities. The position entails overseeing a design team, ensuring project accuracy, and client interaction, with opportunities for remote work. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including training and support for professional development.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) options

Paid time off (PTO)

Opportunities for bonuses

Qualifications

• Must have at least 8 years of experience in fire protection design.
• Registered Fire Protection PE is required.
• Experience with fire risk analysis is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide fire protection design for DOE and DoD governmental facilities.
• Direct the work of junior engineers and designers.
• Coordinate design efforts and ensure internal communication.

Skills

Fire safety system design

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microstation

Job description

Overview Merrick is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Engineer with at least eight (8) years of experience in providing fire safety system design services for DOE and DoD governmental Facilities. This person will ideally be located in any of our Nuclear Services & Technology offices (Greenwood Village, CO; Los Alamos, NM; Aiken, SC; or Oak Ridge, TN) Additionally, this can be a remote position. Job Description Will provide fire protection design for DOE and DoD governmental Facilities. Must be willing to work in a design team environment, including directing the work of junior engineers and designers, and delegating work as required; as well as take design direction from senior-level engineers. Design tasks will include Conceptual Studies, Program Requirements, Design Analyses, Calculations, Equipment selection and layout, and System selection and layout. Ensures internal communication and coordination of design efforts occurs. Coordinate all support activities required to complete all design efforts and quality assurance processes. Work with other disciplines to ensure accuracy of the package, meet schedule, and budget commitments. Meet with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of work. Prepare fee proposals for fire protection design work. Required Experience Specific experience in designing fire protection systems for DOE and Military projects is preferred. Registered Fire Protection PE is required. Experience with building and fire safety code analysis, fire dynamic analysis, and fire risk analysis is required. Experience with computer-based fire dynamic and evacuation simulation modeling is a plus. Design in HVAC and plumbing systems is a plus. Position requires the ability to manage other engineers and designers. Experience interfacing with client contacts. Design/Build experience is a plus. Must have minimum eight (8) years of experience in fire protection design. Proficiency with MS Office. AutoCAD, Revit, Microstation and/or Bentley BIM is a plus. Client projects for this position require sole US Citizenship. Degree Requirements: Bachelor of Science from an A.B.E.T. Accredited Program in Fire protection / Mechanical / Architectural / Electrical engineering degree with experience in fire protection. Ability to obtain (CO, NM, SC & TN) P.E. within 3 months is a plus. LEED Accredited Professional is a plus. Local candidates preferred(Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Albuquerque and surrounding areas). Up to approximately 25% travel will be required. Physical Requirements Requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation. Be able to work in an environment with open discussions and visitors without getting distracted. May be required to lift up to 20 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Meets expectations for attendance and punctuality. 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. Additional Information Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted. Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) opportunity, 401(k) options, and paid time off (PTO). This position is also eligible for annual performance and spot bonuses. Typical salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $100,000.00. The pay range listed in this posting indicates the position’s eligibility to work in the state of Colorado and is consistent with our offices there; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We recognize the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of internal and external training as well as coaching and peer mentoring programs. An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

About the company

Merrick provides engineering, architecture, surveying, and geospatial solutions that fit your needs. Whether that’s finding the most cost-effective alternative, using an innovative approach, or choosing the tried-and-true solution.

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