Fire Protection Engineer - Indian Head, MD - S Engineering

SOC LLC; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for a long-term contract opportunity in Indian Head, MD. This role involves developing technical requirements, conducting site evaluations, and collaborating with architects and engineering firms to ensure compliance with federal and local regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in fire protection engineering, with a focus on design reviews and system evaluations. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to significant construction and modernization efforts while ensuring safety and compliance in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in fire protection engineering required.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Experience with NFPA codes and standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review technical requirements for fire protection systems.
• Conduct site visits and document existing conditions.
• Lead analyses for facility planning and management.

Skills

Fire Protection Design

Technical Review

Collaboration with Stakeholders

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineering License (PE)

Job description

Fire Protection Engineer needed for a Long term contractopportunity with SOC's client to work in Indian Head MD.

***US citizenship required, clearable to Secret ***

Responsibilities:

• Primarily requires development of requirements and technical review of design packages as well as occasional design work.


• Design FPS supporting construction, renovation, and modernization efforts in accordance with federal and local requirements and industry codes, standards, and guidelines.


• Review, evaluate, and critique FPS designs working closely with architect and engineering (A/E) firms.


• Analyze existing or planned facilities to identify FPS requirements associated with current or planned use.


• Conduct site visits to document existing conditions of FPS, develop new requirements based on planned use, and create preliminary scopes and cost estimates for projects to improve the FPS.


• Perform fire protection design reviews for facility improvement projects provided by third-party design firms.


• Develop or review test plans for new or modified FPS. Assist with planning/scheduling testing.


• Prepare technical memoranda/reports to document compliance with the design scope.


• Identify and work to proactively resolve any compliance issues.


• Analyze, formulate, and recommend facility fire protection requirements, design, space criteria, and usage through space utilization studies and forecasts.


• Lead analyses and solution development for facility planning and management for sensitive testing facilities.


• Lead complex activities related to the control and management of cost, schedule, risk, and resource optimization.


• Prepare or review facilities estimates and site proposals for client review as to cost and feasibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (minimum GPA of 3.0)


• A minimum of 8 years experience is required, 10+ years is preferred


• At least 4 years of relevant experience and a degree in fire protection engineering, or at least 5 years of relevant experience and a degree in another engineering discipline


• Professional Engineering license (PE) in Fire Protection Engineering


• Demonstrated experience with NFPA 1, NFPA 101, NFPA 13, NFPA 15, NFPA 30, and NFPA 72


• Demonstrated ability to collaborate/communicate effectively with internal/external stakeholders


• Excellent verbal/written communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills


• Experience designing fire alarm systems and sprinkler systems and developing FPS drawings and specifications


• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance; Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

Employment Pre-requisites

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation, drug urinalysis, and verified compliance with Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors.

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.



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