Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Page Southerland Page, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Austin, Texas is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer with over 10 years of experience. The role involves designing fire alarm systems, reviewing life safety plans, and consulting on building codes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and a PE License, alongside proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in fire suppression, fire alarm, and life safety design.
• PE License is required.
• Knowledge of ICC and NFPA codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design fire alarm and suppression systems.
• Review life safety plans and provide building code consulting.
• Interface with local AHJs and clients.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited engineering program

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Fire protection related computational programs

Job description

Overview

At Page, we promise design that makes lives better. We're actively seeking talented people to join an empowered employee environment. Page provides architecture, engineering, interiors and consulting services on large, complex projects around the world. We credit the success of our projects that build communities to the global diversity of our people's backgrounds and experiences. By following our core values in the delivery of our services, we've become - and remain - a vital and respected firm. We're seeking highly creative, committed team members to help us deliver on our promise of making lives better through design. As our market sectors and services grow, we continuously add new opportunities. Will you join us?

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include:

• Design of fire alarm and fire suppression systems

• Review and development of life safety plans

• Life safety and building code consulting

• Collaboration with a variety of engineering and architectural disciplines

• Interface with local AHJs and building owner insurance representatives

• Development of site fire protection features and fire department access plans

• Communication with clients and writing technical reports

• Analysis of smoke management, means egress, and fire hazards

• Alternative means of compliance & Performance Based Design

Qualifications

• 10+years of experience

• Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited engineering program

• PE License

• Experience in fire suppression, fire alarm, and life safety review and design

• Knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, and fire protection related computational programs

• Previous experience and an understanding of adopted building codes and governmental (DoD, VA, GSA) standards

• Experience in Healthcare, Mission Critical and/or Semi-Conductor markets preferred

• Knowledge of ICC and NFPA codes and standards

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Willing to travel up to 15%.

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