Fire Protection Engineer

Description

The Fire Protection Engineer functions as a technical leader and is required to have a Fire Protection Professional Engineer (PE) license and commensurate work experience. This position will coordinate overall design activities, project submission schedules, and will be responsible for additional Quality Assurance and Quality Control duties to help ensure the final products meet the technical requirements and goals of the client.

• Build and establish strong working relationships with others (internal and external) and other departments, trades, and customers.
• Design and hydraulically calculate complete sprinkler and standpipe systems using AutoSPRINK software.
• Coordinate design with other building trades.
• Review, comment, and approve fire protection plans and calculations of Company designers. Communicate with project managers and internal teams to ensure all client and Company specifications are met.
• Determine design criteria for various design/build and plan/spec projects.

Requirements

• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan
• Experience managing small teams across multiple projects, securing deliverables and meeting deadlines within budget requirements.
• Capable of performing hydraulic calculations and experience with 3D BIM coordination
• Thorough knowledge of NFPA, government fire safety standards and FM Global Datasheets.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain it
• Ability to present clear and technically sound fire protection engineering strategies.
• 5 years of fire sprinkler design experience
• NCEES Record and willing to apply for additional state licenses
• Experience in developing building code concepts and equivalencies, conducting building plan reviews, and conducting field reviews/inspections.
• Proficient in AutoSPRINK, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

Some overnight travel required.

• 1) Mt. Morris, MI office 5 days a week
• Company Paid Time Off (PTO)
• General Motors Supplier Discount
• Paid Holidays
• Chrysler Affiliate Rewards
• Healthcare Coverage (EMPLOYER PAID PREMIUMS)
• 2) Hybrid working 3 days a week in Mt. Morris, MI and 2 days remotely
• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance Coverage
• Life Insurance (EMPLOYER PAID PREMIUMS)
• Employee Savings Account

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance