Fire Protection Engineer II

Overview

Mid-level Fire Protection Engineer designing safety systems for DoD, military and intelligence facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• client interface
• team collaboration
• fire protection
• project ownership
• design analysis
• equipment layout

Tasks

-Moderate level interface with mission partners, clients, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to prepare, validate, and deliver key design efforts -Collaborate in a design team environment, working together with engineers, designers, and project managers -Deliver Fire Protection Engineering subject matter expertise to our unique DoD federal government, Military, and Intelligence Community partners to include: -Satellite Reconnaissance Launch and Support Buildings -Grow and expand your career by receiving mentorship from a variety of Mid-Level and Senior Professionals -Take ownership of small projects or portions of larger projects -Intelligence Community Data Centers and Support Buildings -Independently create and evaluate design analyses, conceptual designs, program requirements, calculations, equipment selection and layout, and system selection and layout for the following:

Requirements

• revit
• autocad
• bluebeam
• eit
• pe license
• top secret

What You Bring

-Secure (SCIF) Compartmented Buildings and Facilities -Proficiency with MS Office, Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam -Engineer-in-training (EIT) or NICET Level 3 and above; PE License preferred -Willingness to learn; ability to work semi-independently as well as on teams; self-motivated -Ability to obtain PE within 1 to 2 years is a plus -Meets expectations for attendance and punctuality. -Fire Suppression Systems (wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action systems) -Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen. -Life Safety Code and Building Code Analysis -Client projects for this position require US Citizenship -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering (ABET accredited) -Be able to work in an environment with open discussions and visitors without getting distracted. -Requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation. -May be required to lift up to 20 lbs. -Minimum three (3) years of experience in Fire Protection Engineering (internship experience counts) -Experience in Fire Protection Engineering for DoD federal government, Intelligence Community and Military projects -Have the willingness and ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance -Moderate-to-advanced knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), International Building Codes, Life Safety Codes, and NFPA Codes and Standards

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Benefits

-Employee Recognition Awards. -Annual performance and compensation reviews. -Robust Employee Referral Program. -Military Flight Simulators and Training Buildings -Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account. -Professional Training and Development. -Peer Mentor Program -Domestic and international travel opportunities available -Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).

About Merrick & Company

-Delivers full-service solutions—from planning and design to construction support—in engineering, architecture, surveying and geospatial disciplines. -Specializes in large, complex projects across sectors like energy, national security, infrastructure, life sciences and manufacturing. -Typical engagements include biocontainment labs, renewable energy facilities, transportation mapping, high-tech manufacturing plants and military installations. -Driven by a narrative of solving unique problems with the right blend of tried-and-true methods and innovative techniques. -Unusual fact: built Panama’s Gorgas Institute biocontainment campus combining technical sophistication with environmental sensitivity. -Headquartered in Colorado, it has expanded to 20 offices across the US, Canada, Mexico and the UK and serves projects on all seven continents.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-pre-employment background check -motor vehicle record (mvr) check -drug screen