Fire Protection Engineer PE

Clark Nexsen; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Virginia Beach seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to join their team. In this role, you'll deliver multi-discipline design services, ensuring compliance with project specifications and regulations. Responsibilities include overseeing design tasks, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with various engineers and architects. Candidates should have at least 4 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's in Fire Protection Engineering. The position supports a positive work/life balance with a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be a fully licensed Fire Protection Engineer in at least one U.S. state.
• 4+ years of experience in federal, state, municipal, healthcare, and similar projects.
• Active participation in related professional organizations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of fire protection design services.
• Work on a multi-discipline design team.
• Direct and supervise the work of support staff assigned to the project.

Skills

Fire protection design services

Project management

Multi-discipline collaboration

Sustainable design principles

Proficient in MS Office

Familiarity with design software

Education

Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering

Post-graduate degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

MS Office Software

Fire protection design software

Job description

Join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients—while making a meaningful impact on our communities and the world through the projects we help bring to life.

Position Summary: Clark Nexsen is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer. The Fire Protection Engineer position is a technical role within the firm focused on project execution for a variety of multi‑ and single‑discipline facility design projects. The Fire Protection Engineer will be responsible for performing multiple aspects of fire protection engineering services on multi‑discipline building design projects of small to large scope for commercial and government facilities, as well as single discipline fire protection engineering projects of small to large scope.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform all aspects of fire protection design services including conceptual studies, programming, schematic documents, design development documents, and construction documents under the direct supervision of a Senior Fire Protection Engineer or the Department Director.
• Work on a multi‑discipline design team.
• Meet with clients to prepare and validate scope of work.
• Prepare marketing and presentation materials as directed.
• Obtain guidance from Senior Fire Protection Engineer and the Department Director as necessary to resolve technical and coordination issues and conflicting criteria.
• Direct and supervise the work of support staff assigned to the project, particularly where unusual or difficult problems are encountered.
• Perform fire protection services associated with the bidding process, including preparing addenda and amendments and opening and tabulating bids as directed.
• Perform fire protection services associated with the construction phase, including field visits, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings.
• Comply with the company’s quality control practices and procedures.
• Work with, respond to, and take direction from the Department Director, Managing Principals, Project Managers, Design Managers, Operations Directors and senior management.
• Work with a multi‑discipline team of architects, engineers, interior designers and landscape architects.
• Participate in team meetings and coordinate efforts with other team members.
• Direct, supervise and train junior fire protection staff as directed.
• Mentor and monitor the professional development of junior fire protection staff.

Project responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform Senior Fire Protection Engineer tasks as directed.
• Serve in the role of Design Manager on projects as assigned.
• Prepare scope and fee proposals for the fire protection portion of multi‑discipline or single‑discipline, fire protection‑only projects.
• Conduct project code analysis for review by a Senior Fire Protection Engineer or the Department Director.
• Select and layout the fire protection systems, including consideration of alternative systems.
• Prepare accurate, complete, and code‑compliant drawings and specifications for schematic, design development, and construction document submittals.
• Develop details of building system components.
• Review calculations and all work products produced by fire protection EITs, graduates, or designers assigned to the project.
• Review all drawings produced by CADD technicians assigned to the project.
• Develop discipline specifications for review by a Senior Fire Protection Engineer or the Department Director.
• Coordinate drawings with technical specifications.
• Coordinate work product with other disciplines.
• Incorporate responses to QC and Gray Team comments into the project documents.
• Assist in responding to RFIs, Dr. Check comments, etc.
• Review and respond to CA submittals.
• Perform discipline QA/QC review on assigned projects.
• Adhere to discipline budget and schedule.

• Understanding of sustainable design principles and design practices with LEED AP accreditation desirable.
• Additional certifications such as CDT, CCS, or CCCA are encouraged to reflect personal growth in the profession and an ever‑increasing knowledge base to enhance the design and documentation process.
• Active participation in NSPE, SFPE, NFPA or other related professional organizations is desirable.
• Working familiarity with design/production and fire protection analysis software to a point of being able to understand the capabilities and limitations of the programs and interact with the support staff in their use of the software is highly desirable.
• Proficient in MS Office Software.
• Proficient in discipline specific design software.

• Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum or a post‑graduate degree in Fire Protection Engineering is preferred.
• Must be a fully licensed Fire Protection Engineer in at least one U.S. state or jurisdiction, preferably in the local jurisdiction, by passing the Fire Protection Engineering written examination.
• 4+ years of experience as a lead designer or Fire Protection Engineer in federal, state, municipal, healthcare, commercial, higher education or similar projects plus experience in Design/Build and CM at Risk project delivery methods.

Working Conditions

At JMT, we prioritize a healthy work/life balance and offer a flexible hybrid working schedule. The selected candidate is expected to work in a JMT office location at least three days per week or as needed to perform assigned duties. While most of our work is desk‑based, there may be times when standing, walking, bending, and lifting of minimal weight are required. Our office environment is comfortable, has adequate lighting and temperature, and is free from noise, dust, and other hazards. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.