Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Security Clearance required

Jacobs; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer in Washington, DC, to lead fire safety design for critical projects. This role involves applying expert engineering support, reviewing proposals, and ensuring compliance with fire protection standards. Successful candidates will need a bachelor's degree in engineering and extensive experience in fire safety.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PPTO)

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10 years of Fire Protection engineering experience required.
• Active secret clearance required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review proposals and ensure compliance with fire safety standards.
• Conduct inspections and identify deficiencies in fire protection systems.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) during design meetings.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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Base pay range

$175,000.00/yr - $195,000.00/yr

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs has an opportunity for a Senior Fire Protection Engineer supporting our long-term project in Washington, DC.

Position Description

The Senior Fire Protection Engineer will have essential multi-discipline team representation and be self-motivated, well organized, and customer focused. This position will be working with our Federal group as an owner’s representative. The Senior Fire Protection engineer will act as a consultant in the establishment of Fire Protection and Life Safety design standards and criteria for construction projects. Provide expert Fire Protection engineering support based on these requirements

• Review proposal documents for accuracy and ability to meet client standards. Provide comments and/or recommendations as necessary.
• Review Architectural, Electrical, Mechanical, Life Safety, and Fire Protection floor plans utilizing various NFPA and IBC Codes and Standards.
• Possess and utilize knowledge and understanding of the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), especially as it pertains to Means of Egress Systems and Components. Ensure all designs meet these standards.
• Review vendor shop drawings and equipment submittals for sprinkler systems and fire alarm systems for compliance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 72, respectively.
• Review sprinkler system hydraulic calculations, hydrant flow test data, and fire pump performance curves.
• Possess the knowledge and ability to suggest and equivalent level of protection when strict code compliance cannot be achieved.
• Inspect facilities and clearly identify deficiencies with respect to Means of Egress, Sprinkler Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, Emergency Lighting, Electrical Arrangements, Fire Rated Partitions, Storage Arrangements, etc.
• Ability to act as the client’s Subject Matter Expert (SME) with respect to Fire Protection and Life Safety at design meetings and on-site construction meetings.
• Attend Surveys with other client SMEs and make “on-the-spot” recommendations regarding acceptability of a building with respect to life safety and fire protection code requirements.
• Ability to test Fire and Life Safety Systems including, but not limited to, sprinklers, fire alarm, emergency lighting, and elevator recall during Substantial Completion Inspections.
• Provide on-site field survey measurements and verification.
• Perform design reviews and submit comments in required format.
• Coordinate with client colleagues, client Project Managers, customers and other contractors, and other project team members on projects as necessary.
• Other similar or related services not of a decision-making nature.
• Exhibit professionalism, good customer service and communication skills and serve as a cooperative team player.
• Collaborate and assist in resolving critical and possibly controversial issues with a multi-disciplined team of architects, engineers and federal agency clients.
  
  
  

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Fire Protection or Mechanical Engineering
• US Citizenship
• Proficient in current version of AutoCAD software.
• 10 years of Fire Protection engineering experience.
• Active secret clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferrable.
  
  
  

Posted Salary Range Minimum

175,000.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

195,000.00

Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $175,000.00 to $195,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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