What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Protection Engineer position at SmithGroup?
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The Phoenixoffice is looking for aFire Protection Engineerto join our team.
Working with us, you will:
- Assist in-house teams in the evaluation/design of Fire Protection and Alarm Systems for various projects
- Write/review fire protection and fire alarm specification for various projects
- Perform building and life safety code analysis for new and existing buildings
- Generate life safety drawings and narratives
- Attend meetings with code officials/AHJs to develop/review design compliance alternatives
- Apply/Interpret National Building and Fire Codes and Standards to specific projects
- Perform building conditions assessments and code compliance surveys for existing buildings
- Work closely with fellow in-house fire protection engineers to collaborate and develop best practice solutions for complex project fire protection and code compliance scenarios
An ideal candidate has:
- Between 5 to 15years of experience in fire protection engineering design
- A bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited university
- PE licensure preferred
- The ability to work with clients and colleagues at all levels
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Revit MEP preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
SmithGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or arrest/conviction records.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
SmithGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or arrest/conviction records.
