Fire Protection Associate (Entry Level)

Overview

Assist senior staff designing fire protection systems and performing life safety analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• fire design
• site evaluation
• design coordination
• rfi review
• life safety
• hydraulic calculations

Tasks

-Complete fire protection system designs, including sprinkler, fire pump, fire alarm, and mass notification systems -Perform on-site system evaluations and assist with final system testing -Coordinate designs with other engineering disciplines -Summarize submittals and contractor Requests For Information (RFIs) for review -Analyze life safety requirements for buildings, including building code compliance, occupant load calculations and egress analysis -Perform hydraulic calculations for sprinkler and fire pump design

Requirements

• eit
• 0-2 yrs
• autocad
• revit
• nfpa
• fire eng

What You Bring

-It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. -EIT, or ability to obtain within 1 year; -0-2 years of professional experience -Knowledge and/or experience of building and design codes, specifically IBC, NFPA 101, NFPA 13 and NFPA 72 -Experience in the design of fire protection systems preferred -AutoCAD and/or Revit experience preferred -Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field -Knowledge of fire protection systems, including: fire sprinkler systems, fire pumps, clean agent systems, high expansion foam systems, fire alarm and mass notification systems

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Benefits

-Generous paid time off -Commuter and wellness benefits -401k Retirement Plan -Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability -Health Savings Account (HSA) -Flexible Spending Account (FSA) -Medical, dental, vision insurance -Professional and personal development

About Michael Baker International

-Specializes in transportation, water resources, energy, and government-related projects, delivering high-quality solutions. -Known for its expertise in complex, multi-disciplinary projects that shape cities, regions, and transportation networks. -Works on a diverse range of projects including roadways, bridges, airports, water systems, and energy infrastructure. -Regularly supports local, state, and federal government agencies with crucial public infrastructure projects. -The firm’s legacy is built on delivering practical, sustainable, and forward-thinking solutions to challenging engineering problems. -Notable projects include major transportation systems, environmental remediation, and disaster recovery operations. -Employs cutting-edge technology and innovative approaches to solve the most pressing engineering challenges of today.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks are performed.