What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Protection Engineer position at RS&H?
The Opportunity
RS&H is currently seeking a fire protection engineer to join our team. This position will have the ability to work a hybrid schedule of in-office and remote work based in Jacksonville, FL.
As part of the buildings team, you'll serve an integral role in the firm by preparing fire protection engineering designs for fire suppression, fire alarm/mass notification, and life safety/code compliance systems. The role will include preparing project specifications and drawings as well as analysis and reports for fire protection and life safety systems. Other roles include fire modeling and smoke control system design. The role also includes performing quality control reviews and conducting field reviews and observations of ongoing construction projects. This position may also provide technical guidance and assign tasks to junior and support staff for project duration and/or manage discipline and small multidisciplinary teams.
To be successful in this role, you must:
- Have a degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 7 years of experience in design, analysis, and assessment of fire protection systems.
- Have your PE and be in good standing.
- Be knowledgeable of applicable federal, state, and local codes, criteria, regulations, and ordinances.
- Be proficient in production software and construction document production.
- Have a passion for formulating and solving problems with timely and innovative solutions.
- Possess strong oral and written communication skills and have the ability to effectively interact with and build strong relationships with clients, customers, contractors, team members, and other key stakeholders.
If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply.
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The Team
Our team designs facilities for clients in the in many different sectors. By working with our clients and listening to their needs, we gather a deep understanding of their desired outcomes, practicing creativity and innovation along the way. Become part of a team that’s redefining client service and success in a rapidly changing world.
The Company
Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms whose associates work hard every day to create a more connected future where everyone can thrive. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, caring, forward-thinking, creativity, inclusivity, and ownership.
