Fire Protection Engineer

Location: Albany, NY

Country: United States

Salary: $75K-$110K

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join their team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work under the guidance of a licensed fire protection engineer, contributing to diverse projects involving code consulting and fire protection system design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of fire protection systems, including both active and passive systems.
• Prepare construction plans, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Perform fire protection calculations to ensure system compliance.
• Conduct NFPA and building code reviews for project designs.
• Actively participate in design reviews and collaborate with team members.
• Analyze data from reports, maps, studies, and drawings to support project decisions.
• Communicate findings and results effectively to engineers, management, and stakeholders.
• Visit project sites to document and verify conditions.
• Engage with clients, agencies, and contractors through professional correspondence and meetings.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a related field from an accredited program.
• Engineering-in-Training (EIT) certification is preferred.
• 1-5 years of experience in evaluating and designing fire protection systems.
• Familiarity with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or REVIT.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within the office and with external stakeholders, including clients, architects, and sub-consultants.
  
  
  

Heads up!

Were on the hunt for top talent on behalf of our awesome client! If this sounds like your kind of gig, hit that apply button! Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and we keep things 100% confidential. Were all about equal opportunities hereeveryones welcome!