Senior Fire Protection Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Englewood (CO); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established company is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer for remote work across the U.S. This role focuses on the design and compliance of renovation projects for the DoD and GSA, requiring extensive expertise in fire safety standards. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Fire Protection Engineering and possess at least 5 years of relevant design experience. The position offers competitive benefits and an opportunity to impact significant projects.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision

401(k) plan with company match

Generous paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support and resources

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Fire Protection design experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Design experience in the Federal government market required.

Responsibilities

• Provides fire protection input on renovation designs.
• Leads coordination of fire protection and life safety elements.
• Conducts facility surveillance assessments.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES

The Tepa Companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians. They deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing and technology services. Established in 2005, the Tepa Companies employ people in offices across the United States, including California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, and Texas.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole and subsequently, our Tribe.

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term , and tuition reimbursement.

LOCATION: This is a remote position and can be based from any location within the United States.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to support the design efforts for a variety of project types. This role will primarily be working on renovation designs that are tied to the DoD or GSA projects. The role will majority work on project designs but will also be involved with design reviews and construction commissioning (making sure the designs are installed correctly).

Job Functions:

• Provides fire protection and life safety input on renovation designs that are tied to DoD or GSA.
• Leads coordination of fire protection engineering and life safety elements of the fire protection program, and in the operation of fire protection surveillance and alarm systems operations in compliance with current codes and standards and best industry practice.
• Conducts facility surveillance assessments.
• Assists with site-wide fire alarm operations.
• Reviews authorization basis documents relating to fire protection.
• Leads or supervises the research of information for fire protection life safety, and code compliance related activities.
• Supports construction and commissioning of new facility projects, significant facility modifications, and new or modified programmatic and research activities for fire protection and life safety compliance to requirements and project specs.
• Reviews, provides feedback and approves contract documents consisting of drawings and specifications, which define changes to buildings and infrastructure.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or similar from Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited college or university
• 5+ years of Fire Protection design experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Design experience in at the Federal government market
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit
• Capability of working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans