Fire Protection Engineering Professional Intermediate EN259FENJP2 P

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. in Arlington, VA seeks a Fire Protection Engineer for hybrid work. You will serve as the Designer of Record for fire protection systems, performing calculations, creating drawings, and coordinating with project teams to meet deadlines and budgets.

Requirements include a relevant bachelor’s degree, at least 4 years of design experience, REVIT proficiency, and willingness to travel internationally. DoD experience or PE/license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fire protection or related field.
• At least 4 years of fire protection design experience.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Proficiency in REVIT.

Responsibilities

• Act as Designer of Record for fire protection design projects, including schedule and budget management and stamping drawings.
• Gather information, interview stakeholders, perform calculations, and prepare rough layouts.
• Present findings to clients and stakeholders and perform high-level tasks under defined standards.
• Research materials and assist designers with system design for fire sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm layouts.
• Conduct construction administration and field investigations, manage RFIs and change orders.
• Provide staff development and conduct quality control reviews at milestones.

Skills

Fire protection design experience

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Safety Technology

Tools

REVIT

Job description

Fire Protection Engineer

1100 Glebe Rd, Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22201- Hybrid

5 years, 2 months

Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Safety Technology, or a related field.

• At least 4 years of Fire Protection design experience.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required.

• Proficiency in REVIT.

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• Previous Department of Defense (DoD) experience and basic competency with Federal energy standards, Unified Facility Criteria (UFC), and other government requirements.

• Design-Build experience and DBIA certification.

• Existing security clearance or the ability to obtain one.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in any U.S. state, having passed the Fire Protection Engineering examination.

Responsibilities

Type of Work

• Work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.

• Act as the Designer of Record (DOR) for Fire Protection design projects, including schedule and budget management, delegation of work to junior staff, quality control, and sealing/stamping construction drawings and specifications.

• Gather information, interview stakeholders, conduct studies, perform calculations, and prepare original rough layouts and sketches as required.

• Present findings and outcomes to clients and other stakeholders.

• Perform high-level tasks under minimal supervision using well-defined standards, procedures, and codes.

• Perform product research and assist project designers and project architects with materials selection and system research.

• Perform designs for fire sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm system layouts utilizing hydraulic calculation programs, along with knowledge of ICC, NFPA Codes, and International Building and Fire Codes.

• Perform construction administration and field investigation tasks for assigned projects, including document management and processing Requests for Information (RFIs) and Change Orders.

Team Development Responsibilities

• Provide staff development and mentoring for junior staff, ensuring quality delivery of products completed by all personnel supervised by the Fire Protection Engineer.

• Provide project quality control reviews at project milestones and conduct continuous "over-the-shoulder" discipline checks.