What are the responsibilities and job description for the Code Consultant and Fire Protection Engineer - San Diego, CA (Hybrid) position at San Diego, CA (Hybrid) - Tetra Tech Careers?
The Opportunity:
As part of Tetra Tech’s High Performance Buildings Group, Cosentini Associates brings together the expertise of talented engineers, and architects from around the world. We offer high-end, sustainable building consulting and MEP engineering services for blue-chip clients across every building sector. Our services include MEP design, Net Zero Energy, lighting design, commissioning, vertical transportation, low voltage, information technologies, security, audiovisual, code consulting/fire engineering, sustainability consulting, and acoustics. We are Better Together Powered by Innovation.
Cosentini Associates (www.cosentini.com), a Tetra Tech company, invites you to consider an exciting opportunity at our San Diego, CA office. We are seeking a motivated Code Consultant and Fire Protection Engineer to join our renowned design team to design.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Role:
• Design a wide array of buildings ranging from residential buildings, education buildings, aircraft hangars, datacenters, warehouses, substations, high-rises, commercial buildings, and all types of complex industrial type buildings.
• Code Analysis: Reviewing project plans and specifications to identify applicable building codes and standards.
• Compliance Guidance: Advising architects, engineers, and contractors on how to meet code requirements during the design and construction phases.
• Plan Review: Evaluating construction documents for compliance with local, state, and national building codes.
• Inspections: Conducting site inspections to ensure that construction practices align with approved plans and code requirements.
• Risk Management: Identifying potential code-related risks and providing solutions to mitigate those risks.
• Dispute Resolution: Assisting in resolving disputes related to code compliance or interpretations of building codes.
• Design of fire systems including sprinkler systems, fire alarm, smoke control, and gaseous suppression systems.
• Utilize 3D building modeling tools such as Revit to create drawings and calculations.
• Solve unique building code issues utilizing computational fluid dynamics fire modeling software.
• Be instrumental in the development of a Code Consulting Practice in Southern California.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.
Qualifications:
• B.S. or M.S. candidate in Fire Protection Engineering, or other engineering discipline with complementary experience.
• 0-7 years of experience in code consulting, fire alarm design and/or automatic sprinkler/suppression system design, fire modeling, and egress design.
• Strong desire to learn.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits. https://www.tetratech.com/careers/life-at-tetra-tech/.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Compensation:
Salary commensurate with experience.
Salary Range: $70k-120k
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and talent of more than 28,000 employees who are working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among our core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite applications from all interested parties.
Salary : $70,000 - $120,000