What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Protection Engineer position at Knowhirematch?
Lead Fire Protection Engineer (Remote)
Description:
This remote opportunity allows you to live where you currently reside and travel to established and new clients nationwide. This position focuses on developing fire protection engineering solutions and initiatives that support various clients and industries. This opportunity is with an employee-centric and fast-growing engineering firm that has large bonus potential which is dependent on the company’s profitability and your own personal performance. You’ll be evaluating client’s needs, developing solutions using computer fire modeling, researching and ensuring proper code and regulations, reviewing equipment sizing and selection, performing hazard analyses, and completing technical reporting. Additionally, you will use your expertise to oversee the work of junior team members and collaborate with other department teams and senior personnel. You do not need to have prior supervision experience, but strong traits and the desire to move into a leadership role in the future is ideal. You’ll have the chance to further develop your skillset by becoming an expert/leader in this demanding niche in this industry and grow within the company. The travel is mostly overnight and estimated at 20-30%. You will be reporting to the Project Manager.
- Bachelor's in engineering (preferably fire protection or mechanical) with 4 years of relevant fire protection engineering experience.
- Professional Engineering (PE) License or potential to obtain one in near future with knowledge of Revit/AutoCAD design and BIM 360 software is ideal.
- Experience with engineering consulting, hazard analysis, risk assessments, equipment sizing/P&IDs, and knowledge of NFPA is very favorable.
