Fire Protection Engineer – Mid Level

Poole Fire Protection, Inc.; Olathe (KS); Hybrid; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

401(k) matching plan

Company provided cell phone

Job summary

A leading fire protection engineering firm is seeking a creative and motivated fire protection engineer to join their Olathe, Kansas office. The ideal candidate will engage in multi-discipline design involving fire suppression and detection systems, conduct field inspections, and manage projects while communicating effectively in both technical and non-technical terms. Offering competitive salaries and benefits, this position also allows for partial remote work and includes travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret various construction documents and NFPA Standards.
• Compile comprehensive design analyses for fire protection systems.
• Communicate effectively with architects, contractors, and project owners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations verifying design accuracy.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget efficiently.
• Participate in client meetings and oversee project quality control.

Skills

Reading construction documents

Design analysis for fire protection

Technical communication

Field investigation and testing

Project management

Empathetic listening skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Fire Protection Engineering

Minimum five years in fire protection industry

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Poole Fire Protection is looking for a creative, motivated, and team-oriented fire protection engineer interested in being a part of a fast-paced, high-energy workgroup. Poole Fire Protection continues to enjoy incredible growth as both a technical expert and thought leader in Fire Protection Engineering and Life Safety as a direct result of its talented team of fire protection professionals. If multi-discipline design including fire suppression, fire detection/alarm and life safety systems, and conducting field construction inspections and acceptance testing in a client-facing environment is exciting to you, then Poole Fire Protection wants to hear from you.

Additional duties include project and client meetings and on-site work, overall management and supervision of projects, marketing to potential clients, and quality control to ensure designs are in accordance with governing industry codes and standards.

Candidates should have a demonstrated ability to:

• Read and interpret construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and contracts. Interpret and apply NFPA Standards to the project
• Compile a complete design analysis including fire hazard classifications, fuel load calculations, classification of occupancy, partition/separations requirements, means of egress provisions, hydraulic data, fire detection/alarm, mass notification, and smoke management via passive or active systems
• Communicate in both a technical and non-technical manner to adequately advise architects, contractors, and project owners on fire prevention, code review, code requirements, and present the best solution for the owner that balances any risks associated with design decisions
• Perform field investigations of completed design to verify accuracy of design and perform/witness acceptance testing/commissioning
• Manage a project’s scope, schedule, and budget and matrix-manage team members

Additional Skills and Experience:

• Experience in the fire protection industry (minimum five years preferred)
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Fire Protection Engineering (preferred)
• Demonstrate empathetic listening skills, as well as confident, articulate, persuasive and professional speaking abilities
• Desirous of being a part of a supportive, mentoring cohort that challenges one-another to continued growth both technically and interpersonally
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, delegate, think strategically, and manage upward
• Proficiency in the use of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams

The position includes the potential for both domestic and international travel (15% to 40%). Positions are available in both Poole Fire Protection’s Olathe, Kansas (Kansas City) office as well as in our Oklahoma City, Oklahoma office. Candidates must successfully complete an employment background investigation and drug screening. Compensation based on ability and experience and will consist of a competitive salary along with a compensation and incentive program. Poole Fire Protection’s competitive benefits package includes paid time off, 9 paid holidays, major medical, vision, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and a matching Safe Harbor 401(k) plan. Tuition reimbursement for further education in the fire protection engineering field, flexible schedule with option for partial remote work schedule, paid approved overtime, and company provided cell phone are also offered.

Poole Fire Protection is an EEO Employer M/F/D/V

For more information, or to submit your resume, contact Laura Poole at [emailprotected] .