Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Nenni and Associates; Denver (AZ, CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented engineer to lead the design and implementation of fire safety systems in commercial buildings. This role involves directing the design of fire sprinkler and alarm systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and mentoring a team of professionals. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of hydraulic analysis, AutoCAD, and Revit, along with a commitment to staying current with industry trends. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will shape the future of fire protection and prevention in various projects across the western United States.

Qualifications

• Directs design of fire safety systems and ensures compliance with engineering practices.
• Provides technical advice on fire and life safety system specifications.

Responsibilities

• Leads design and engineering tasks for fire sprinkler and alarm systems.
• Mentors staff and provides technical guidance on project procedures.

Skills

Hydraulic Analysis

Fire Sprinkler System Design

Fire Alarm System Design

AutoCAD CAD MEP

Revit

Knowledge of ICC Codes

Knowledge of NFPA Standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineering License

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Purpose:Sets the standards and directs designing and engineering tasks to ensure system is complete, accurate, and in accordance with good engineering practices and per contract. Develops plans, specifications and inspection reports to ensure items are complete, accurate, and in accordance with good engineering practice and conducting engineering projects through all phases of development by performing the following duties.

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. Directs and provides design of fire sprinkler systems, including hydraulic analysis, drawings and specifications for systems in commercial buildings.
2. Directs and provides design of fire alarm systems to produce bid and construction documents including drawings and specifications.
3. Interfaces and provides direction to CAD/Design staff to produce permit documents in 3 Dimensions using AutoCAD CAD MEP or Revit. Requires a working knowledge of the International Code Council codes and National Fire Protection Association Standards and Guidelines. Requires the development of a working knowledge of local codes in multiple jurisdictions across the western United States to support specific project efforts.
4. Creates smoke removal and rational analysis reports.
5. Acts as a technical advisor for developing and maintaining company standard specifications for fire and life safety systems.
6. Assists in the development of additional markets in the field of fire sciences, fire protection and prevention.
7. Stays current with industry trends by participating in seminars and training events and shares knowledge with team.
8. Exhibits comprehensive of design/engineering contracts including provisions of standard forms of agreement between: Owner/Architect, Owner/Engineer, Architect/Engineer, etc.

1. Provides mentoring and training to staff members.
2. Functional: Provides leadership by functioning as a sought-after technical and project-procedures information resource.
3. Supervisory: Provides leadership by utilization of exceptional motivational skills and the ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with subordinates.