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Gft

Fire Protection Specialist

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Gft
Leading architecture, engineering and construction firm delivering transportation, water, power & buildings solutions.
Support fire protection department in developing and executing fire sprinkler, life safety, and fire alarm system designs for A&E projects.
23d ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Fife, WA
Hybrid
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Enterprise AI
Data Transformation
Platform Modernization
Cloud Migration
Digital Banking
Fintech Solutions
AI‑Driven Customer Service
High‑Performance Computing
Sector Specialisms
Banking
Insurance
Manufacturing
Retail Banking
Capital Markets
Asset Management
Virtual Banking
Insurance Life Health
Role
What you would be doing
project milestones
meeting preparation
documentation organization
quality assurance
stakeholder coordination
workflow management
  • Track project milestones and deliverables to ensure timely progress and team alignment
  • Meeting Preparation and Follow-Through: Prepares materials for internal and external meetings, captures action items, and ensures follow-up tasks are completed, keeping the department’s initiatives on track.
  • Maintain organized records of design documentation, correspondence, and regulatory submissions
  • Attend internal and external project meetings to represent the fire protection team and relay critical updates
  • Documentation Stewardship: Assists in drafting, organizing, and maintaining criteria documents, specifications, and regulatory correspondence, ensuring all materials are accurate, timely, and aligned with project goals.
  • Team Integration: Serves as a bridge between fire protection engineers, project managers, and external stakeholders, ensuring that communication is clear, priorities are aligned, and no detail is overlooked.
  • Quality Assurance Support: Reviews submittals, calculations, and field reports for completeness and compliance, acting as a second set of eyes to uphold the department’s technical standards.
  • Support construction administration (CA) activities, including submittal reviews, RFI responses, and field coordination
  • Workflow Management: Oversees team workflows, project milestones, and deliverables to ensure technical leads can stay focused on high-quality design, while minimizing operational distractions and delays.
  • Ensure consistency and quality across multiple concurrent projects
  • Monitor project workflows and proactively identify areas needing attention or follow-up
  • Coordinate with AHJs to facilitate permit approvals, inspections, and compliance reviews
  • Regulatory Liaison: Interfaces with local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to streamline communication, clarify code requirements, and facilitate approvals—allowing technical leadership to stay focused on design rather than procedural navigation.
  • Assist fire protection engineers in drafting and organizing criteria documents and technical specifications for fire alarm, fire sprinkler, and life safety systems
  • Assist in preparing documentation packages for agency review and client presentations
What you bring
fire protection systems
nicet level 2
autocad
problem solving
detail-oriented
experience
  • Minimum of 3-5 years experience in the field with installation, testing, & maintenance of fire protection systems
  • Experience with fabrication.
  • Understanding of, and experience in, the A/E/C industry preferred
  • NICET Level 2 in Fire Alarm Systems or Fire Sprinkler Systems Design required
  • Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred
  • Authorization to work in the United States (required)
  • Associates degree in Electrical Design or Electrical Engineering and/or 3-5 Years of relevant experience with Fire Protection Systems
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a team
  • Understanding of mechanical systems and how they interface with clean agent systems.
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong aptitude for problem solving
Benefits
  • Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
  • Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
  • Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
Training + Development
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Security clearance
  • authorization to work in the united states required
Company
Overview
Top 500 Design Firm
Ranked in ENR's Top 500
Ranked in Engineering News-Record's (ENR) Top 500 design firms, showcasing significant industry recognition.
130+ Offices
National Presence
Operates through more than 130 offices across North America, delivering regional and national infrastructure services.
  • Born from over a century of legacy, GFT emerged through the integration of Gannett Fleming, TranSystems and five acquired firms.
  • Its rebrand reflects a unified national platform offering architecture, engineering and construction across complex infrastructure markets.
  • Projects span transportation, water, power generation, and civic building design, showcasing expertise in critical infrastructure sectors.
  • Its financial strength is underpinned by private equity ownership and consistent recognition in industry rankings.
  • An unusual fact: it merged two storied firms and five others, creating an AEC powerhouse attuned to community-scale impact.
Culture + Values
  • Caring: “We care about people, cultures, and opinions and show everyone equal respect.”
  • Committed: “We are committed to our company, to education and the innovation of new technologies.”
  • Collaborative: “We work together as a team of individuals with different talents. We actively share knowledge, feedback and ideas… One company, one team.”
  • Courageous: “We have the courage to develop new, breakthrough innovations and think outside of the box.”
  • Creative: “We embrace different perspectives, challenge the norm, ask questions, and look for solutions to any challenge.”
Environment + Sustainability
2025 Target
Climate Neutrality
Aimed at achieving climate neutrality in operations through GreenCoding.
50% Reduction
Emissions Target
Plan to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by half from 2020 levels by 2030.
10% Drop
Emissions Fall
Achieved a 10% year-over-year decrease in greenhouse gas emissions in 2023.
Rating B
Climate Performance
Received a CDP Climate Rating of B, exceeding industry benchmarks.
  • Near-term science-based targets approved by SBTi: reduce Scope 1 + 2 emissions by 50% from 2020 baseline by 2030.
  • Reduce Scope 3 emissions intensity by 60% per euro of value added by 2030 (vs 2020).
  • Achieved CDP Climate Rating of B in 2023, exceeding IT & Software Development segment benchmark.
  • Voluntary audit under European Sustainability Reporting Standards and SBTi‑validated 2030 targets.
Inclusion & Diversity
77 Graduates Expanded
WomenTech Mentoring Programme
The WomenTech Mentoring Programme expanded to 15 countries in 2023, graduate more women into leadership roles through mentorship.
3 Editions in 2022
WomenTech Mentoring
The WomenTech Mentoring Programme ran 3 editions in 2022, supporting 55 mentees in their professional growth.
77 Graduates
WomenTech Mentoring
The WomenTech Mentoring Programme successfully graduated 77 individuals through its menteeship program.
  • Committed to cultivating a culture where employees feel safe, respected and connected.
  • Support women through Women@GFT network to share experiences and knowledge.
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