Fire Protection - Project Engineer

wileywilson; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Hybrid work schedule

401k with matching

PTO

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Disability accommodations

Job summary

Wiley|Wilson, a 100% employee-owned architecture and engineering firm, is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Project Engineer to join our team in Richmond, VA. You will provide technical leadership in the design and analysis of fire protection systems for federal, municipal, university, and industrial clients.

You will work with senior engineers to prepare narratives, reports, specifications, and drawings, mentor junior engineers, and travel to project locations to gather essential

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• P.E. license or ability to obtain licensure.
• Eligible to work in the United States and obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply experience in designing fire alarm, fire suppression, and passive fire protection systems.
• Produce analyses, calculations, and design deliverables.
• Prepare project narratives, reports, specifications, and drawings using Revit and hydraulic tools.
• Coordinate with senior engineers and other disciplines on design direction and reviews.
• Travel to project sites for information gathering to ensure designs meet requirements.
• Review shop drawings and participate in construction administration.

Skills

Fire protection design

Team collaboration

Project leadership

Strong communication

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Tools

Revit

Hydraulic calculation software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wiley|Wilson, a 100% employee-owned architecture and engineering firm, is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Project Engineer to join our team in Richmond, VA. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to play a pivotal role in expanding our fire protection team.

Position Overview

As a Fire Protection Project Engineer, you will provide technical leadership in the design and analysis of active and passive fire protection systems and strategies. You will be involved in projects serving federal, municipal, university, and industrial clients. In this role you will work alongside a senior engineer in preparing project narratives, reports, technical specifications, and complete drawing packages. You will be a member of interdisciplinary design teams and be involved in mentoring junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply project experience in the design of fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, and passive fire protection elements, while using knowledge of building codes, standards, and client-specific requirements.
• Produce building and life safety code analyses, coordinate passive and active systems with other disciplines, and perform fire suppression system calculations.
• Create design deliverables, including reports, calculations, specifications, and drawings using Microsoft® software, Revit®, and hydraulic calculation software.
• Work with senior engineers to determine design direction, participate in design reviews, and ensure high standards of quality, innovation, and performance.
• Travel to project locations for site and system information gathering to ensure designs meet real-world conditions and client requirements.
• Review fire alarm and fire suppression system shop/installation drawings and participate in construction administration during system installation.

Requirements

• Intrinsically motivated and collaborative, able to work independently and employ effective communication as a member of the team.
• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in the fire protection engineering industry.
• A registered professional engineer (P.E.) who has passed the NCEES-administered fire protection engineering exam.
• Eligible to work in the United States and obtain a security clearance.

Desired Experience

• Design of Federal Government facilities
• Application of the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary along with employee ownership through our ESOP program and work-from-home flexibility with details provided upon inquiry.

• multiple group health insurance options
• a 401k with up to 6% matching contribution
• 24 days of paid time off (PTO)
• five paid holidays per year
• tuition reimbursement
• many other perks
• 80 hours of parental leave for the birth of a child or newly adopted child
• a hybrid work schedule
• accommodations for individuals with disabilities

Why Wiley|Wilson?

Wiley|Wilson is a full-service architecture-engineering firm, specializing in creating innovative and functional design solutions for our government, institutional, and private-sector clients around the world. Our diverse mix of projects, generous benefits, and focus on professional growth provides a truly unique opportunity for you to elevate your career.

Wiley|Wilson has offices in Alexandria, Lynchburg, Richmond, VA; Raleigh, NC; and Atlanta, GA.

Other

• EOE/AAP, Disability/Covered Veteran, Drug Free Workplace
• R615, Fire Protection Project Engineer