What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Protection Engineer- Mechanical Engineer 5 position at Mackinnon & Partners?
Mechanical Engineer-5
Business Title
Fire Protection Engineer 5
Primary Purpose
The fire protection engineer is responsible for reviewing and evaluating the facility and equipment to determine the appropriate fire protection requirements. Projects supported by the group are primarily Power Plants, Oil and Gas processing facilities, Water Treatment Plants and Data Center facilities.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Understand and apply state and local codes and standards. (i.e.: IBC, IFC, NFPA, etc.…)
- Proactively manage and communicate fire protection requirements to both internal and external clients on assigned projects.
- Generate: Codeand hazard analysis review documents, detailed fire protection specifications, piping and instrument diagrams, and hydraulic calculations.
- Review detailed sprinkler and alarm drawings/calculations for accuracy and compliance with codes.
- Communications with city and local officials and apply for city variance where needed.
- Independently apply knowledge and maintain a culture that supports the implementation of quality.
- Ensure compliance with Client procedures and policies. Maintain a culture of safety.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Requires a bachelor's or master’s degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical or Electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program in the USA.
- Experience: Minimum of 8 years experience performing fire protection engineering-related duties. Registration:
- The candidate must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and be in active pursuit of or already have a Professional Engineer registration in Fire Protection or Mechanical engineering.
Preferred Job Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE), experienced or familiar with Power Plants, Oil and Gas processing facilities, Water treatment facilities or Data Centers.
- Strong communication skills, Drive for results, Schedule and priority awareness, Planning, Conflict Management, Informing, Listening, and Capable of dealing with Ambiguity and Customer Focus. Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards.
- Intermediate knowledge of company quality program. Intermediate knowledge of construction & constructability practices & principles. Intermediate
- knowledge of procurement & contract administration
