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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in fire protection engineering, including design and coordination of fire protection systems, compliance with NFPA standards, and project management. Proficient in hydraulic calculations, code compliance strategies, and mentoring junior engineers.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Fire Protection EngineeringRegistered Professional Engineer (P.E.)Automatic Sprinkler System DesignNFPA Standards ComplianceAutoCAD Proficiency
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Hard Skills
Hydraulic CalculationsFire Protection AnalysesCode Compliance StrategiesLife Safety AssessmentsFire Alarm Systems DesignSmoke Control SystemsEgress AnalysesTechnical Specifications PreparationDesign ReviewsRisk Management Principles
Soft Skills
Mentoring Junior EngineersClient InterfaceTeam LeadershipProject ManagementCommunication
Tools & Technologies
AutoCADRevitFire Protection Design Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection EngineeringProfessional Engineer License in Fire Protection Engineering
Industry Keywords
NFPA 13NFPA 14NFPA 20NFPA 72NFPA 101International Building CodeFlorida Building CodeAviation ProjectsHealthcare ProjectsCommercial Projects
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead planning, design, and coordination of fire protection systems for aviation, hospitality, commercial, healthcare, government, and institutional facilities
- Lead design and engineering of automatic sprinkler, standpipe, fire pump, special hazard suppression, clean agent, water-based suppression, fire alarm, and life safety systems
- Perform and review hydraulic calculations and fire protection analyses
- Develop code compliance strategies and life safety assessments
- Prepare fire protection drawings, technical specifications, engineering reports, narratives, life safety plans, and egress analyses
- Coordinate with architects and structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil disciplines
- Interface with clients, authorities having jurisdiction, insurance representatives, and contractors
- Conduct design reviews and provide QA/QC oversight
- Review contractor submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and proposed substitutions
- Support construction administration, including site observations and field-issue resolution
- Ensure compliance with NFPA standards, IBC, FBC, local AHJ requirements, and applicable regulations
- Manage multiple projects and maintain schedule, budget, and quality objectives
- Apply risk management principles
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers
- Support business development, proposal preparation, and client presentations
- Serve in a responsible-charge capacity for fire protection engineering services
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in fire protection engineering for building projects
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) required
- Professional Engineer license in Fire Protection Engineering preferred
- Experience with automatic sprinkler system design, standpipe systems, fire pumps, special hazard suppression systems, fire alarm and life safety systems coordination, and smoke control systems
- Strong working knowledge of NFPA 13, NFPA 14, NFPA 20, NFPA 72, NFPA 101, International Building Code, and Florida Building Code
- Experience preparing hydraulic calculations and code analyses
- Ability to serve as lead engineer on multidisciplinary projects
- Experience mentoring junior staff and leading design teams
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit
- Experience with fire protection design software preferred
- Experience with aviation, healthcare, hospitality, federal, or large commercial projects highly desirable
Benefits
Comp & perks- Employee-owned company
- Career growth opportunities
- Challenging work environment
- Creativity encouraged
- Rewards for excellence
- Equal opportunity employer
- Workplace accommodations available upon request