Fire Protection Engineer in Training 1

EwingCole; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible/hybrid work options

Paid parental leave

Excellent insurance offerings

Job summary

EwingCole in Philadelphia is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer in Training 1 to join our multi-disciplinary team focused on safe, innovative design. You will support project teams with life safety planning, code studies, and documentation for complex projects under guidance from senior engineers.

The role emphasizes CFD/egress modeling, fire protection design, and compliance with NFPA and IBC codes. Ideal candidates hold a BS in fire protection or architectural engineering, 0–3 years of

Qualifications

• BS in Fire Protection Engineering or Architectural Engineering required.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with analysis/design of building fire safety systems.
• Familiarity with NFPA codes and IBC/IFC recommended.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Architect with Code Studies and Life Safety Plans.
• Prepare Fire Suppression and Fire Alarm contract documents under guidance of the Fire Protection Engineer.
• Assist with code reviews.
• Assist Project Architect with egress, construction types, barrier selection and other building attributes.
• Review sprinkler and fire alarm shop drawings.
• Perform other duties as requested or required.

Skills

CFD and Egress modeling

Smoke control design

Structural fire analysis

Building and Fire Codes knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering

Tools

FDS

PyroSim

Pathfinder

AutoCAD/Revit

Job description

Description

EwingCole is a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, interior design and planning firm with offices across the country. Our multi-disciplinary practice is built on the core values of professional excellence, design quality and collaboration. We are looking for a Fire Protection Engineer in Training 1 to join our team in our Philadelphia office.

Job Type

Full-time

Essential Functions

• Support Project Architect (PA) with Code Studies and prepare Life Safety Plans.
• Prepare Fire Suppression and Fire Alarm contract documents for complex projects under the direction of the Fire Protection Engineer.
• Assist with code reviews.
• Assist Project Architect with egress, construction types, barrier selection and other building attributes.
• Sprinkler and Fire Alarm system shop drawing review.
• Perform other duties as requested or required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering
• 0 – 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience in analysis and/or design of building fire safety systems
• Demonstrated knowledge and design skills in suppression and detection
• Experience with ICC (IBC, IFC) model building codes and NFPA 13, 72, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience with Building and Fire Codes
• Prior use of CFD and Egress modeling (FDS, PyroSim, Pathfinder)
• Smoke control design experience
• Structural fire analysis experience
• Technical knowledge and application
• Working knowledge of relevant software, including Microsoft Office Suite, FDS, Autocad/Revit
• Computer analysis skills

Benefits Of Working At EwingCole

Generous paid time off, 401(k) plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, flexible/hybrid work options, paid parental leave, excellent insurance offerings including medical, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity protection and more.