Fire Protection Engineer - United States

Procon Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Procon Consulting is seeking a licensed Fire Protection Engineer for long-term Federal projects in McLean, VA. The role requires up to 50% travel and involves technical reviews, field inspections, and ensuring compliance with national fire protection codes. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience and a Fire Protection degree.

Benefits

Full medical/dental/vision insurance

401(K) plan with employer match

Competitive salaries

Travel expenses paid

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in fire protection and life safety systems.
• Desire and ability to learn about fire protection systems and lead teams.
• Ability to work and travel throughout the continental US.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical reviews of building plans for compliance with Life Safety Code.
• Conduct construction-related fire safety inspections.
• Oversee other fire protection staff in absence of the Fire Marshall.

Skills

Fire Protection Engineering

Fire Protection Codes

System Design

Field Work Experience

Life Safety Systems

NICET Certification

NFPA Certification

Education

Fire Protection Bachelor's Degree

Fire Protection PE License

Job description

Procon Consulting, a fast-growing professional services firm in McLean, VA with expertise in construction management (CM), construction-related technology, space planning, and facilities management, seeks a licensed Fire Protection Engineer for various Federal projects in a long term role. The ideal candidate would be able to obtain a federal clearance (HSPD-12 minimum) and at least 5 years of experience in a Fire Protection Engineering role or similar position. This role requires various skills and experience as listed below. This candidate must be within close proximity to a airport or major metropolitan area. This role will require up to 50% travel or more.The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to work and travel throughout the continental US.
• 5 years of experience in fire protection and life safety systems is required.
• Experience with national fire protection codes.
• Fire Protection bachelor's degree.
• Fire Protection PE license.
• System design (does not include modeling) AND field work experience performing fire protection and life safety surveys, or similar.
• Fieldwork experience in buildings doing surveys and ensuring issues in earlier surveys have been corrected.
• Applicants must have the desire and ability to learn about life safety and fire protection systems, maximizing performance, and must be up to the challenge of leading a team of owners, designers, and contractors to find and fix issues from the beginning of design through construction.
• Willing and ability to travel up to 50%.
• NICET or NFPA certifications.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform technical reviews of building and development plans and specifications for compliance with Life Safety Code and adopted National Fire Protection Association systems/standards.
• Check sprinkler plans and hydraulic calculations.
• Ensure compliance with gaseous fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, smoke control and related requirements.
• Conduct construction and highly technical fire and life safety-related field inspections.
• Maintain records and files; prepare reports.
• Respond to inquiries from the public regarding fire prevention practices.
• Oversee/lead the work of other fire protection staff in the absence of the Fire Marshall.

$120,000 - $150,000 a year Travel expenses will be paid. Salary is based on experience.

Procon offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(K) plan with employer match.

Procon is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. As a critical part of our culture of respect, we strictly prohibit any discrimination or harassment based on gender, age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability, ancestry, pregnancy, national origin, and any other status protected by law.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

http://www.proconconsulting.com/