Engineer - Fire Protection Engineer

Job Description

Title: Fire Protection Engineer

Location: Northern Detroit Suburbs - Hybrid

Salary: $140-170K

No sponsorship available

Must have a PE (professional engineer), 5+ years of Fire Protection Engineering, AutoSPRINK or other software experience.

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.

Job Duties/Responsibilities for Fire Protection Engineer:

Determine design criteria for various design/build and plan/spec projects.

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.

Requirements for Fire Protection Engineer:

Experience in developing building code concepts and equivalencies, conducting building plan reviews, and conducting field reviews/inspections.

Ability to present clear and technically sound fire protection engineering strategies.

Experience managing small teams across multiple projects, securing deliverables and meeting deadlines within budget requirements.

Build and establish strong working relationships with others (internal and external) and other departments, trades, and customers.

Thorough knowledge of NFPA, government fire safety standards and FM Global Datasheets.

Proficient in AutoSPRINK, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office software

Capable of performing hydraulic calculations and experience with 3D BIM coordination

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications for Fire Protection Engineer:

Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan

NCEES Record and willing to apply for additional state licenses

5 years of fire sprinkler design experience

Valid driver’s license

Travel Requirements for Fire Protection Engineer:

Some overnight travel required.