Mechanical Engineer - Fire Protection Engineer

Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED); Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Fire Protection Engineer to design fire protection systems for diverse projects. This role involves overseeing project teams, coordinating with other disciplines, and ensuring quality documentation throughout the project phases. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, a Professional Fire Protection Engineer license, and extensive experience in fire protection design. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to innovative solutions and ensure safety across various projects. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about fire protection, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and Professional Fire Protection Engineer license required.
• Minimum ten years' experience in A/E industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design fire protection systems from schematics through construction administration.
• Oversee project team members and delegate tasks for fire protection.

Skills

Fire Protection Design

Project Management

Revit

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Professional Fire Protection Engineer License

Tools

Revit

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Responsible for the design of fire protection systems for all project sizes from schematics through construction administration.
TYPICAL DUTIES

• Responsible for fire protection concepts and documentation process from schematics through construction administration phases within the discipline.
• Responsible for overseeing project team members and delegating tasks for fire protection.
• Prepare and monitor project work plans.
• Prepare and document required code research for project.
• Attend project meetings as necessary.
• Detailed coordination with other disciplines on a regular basis.
• Document interpretation and submittal reviews during bidding and construction administration.
• Monitor staff to produce quality architectural and engineering services within a project team concept.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

SKILL, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Professional Fire Protection Engineer license is required.
• Signing/sealing of fire protection work.
• Minimum ten years' experience in A/E industry preferred.
• Extensive experience with fire protection design.
• Experience working in Revit is preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, and strong organizational skills.
• Possess the ability to motivate and mentor staff and delegate work assignments.
• Very detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic and flexible.
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Capable of traveling to and from project sites for attending client, project and construction meetings.
• Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation and evaluation purposes.
• Ability to use equipment for communication and documentation purposes.
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.

In compliance with all applicable or other employment requirements, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability and arrest and conviction records.