Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Richmond)
Company: Burns & McDonnell
Location: Richmond
Posted on: May 28, 2023
|
|
Job Description:
Description
The Senior Fire Protection Engineer will lead the team in the
design work on multi-discipline projects and lead the preparation
of comprehensive fire protection packages including fire
suppression, fire alarm, smoke management, and life safety. The
Senior Fire Protection Engineer will lead in the evaluations for
new and/or existing life safety programs, lead in the construction
administration process and travel to the client sites as necessary.
The Senior Fire Protection Engineer will help grow the fire
protection engineering team in the Baltimore metropolitan
area.
Lead the design, specification, and multi-discipline coordination
of the following fire protection systems: Wet-pipe, dry-pipe,
pre-action, deluge, and foam/water fire suppression systems. Fire
water supply infrastructure including fire water storage tanks,
fire pumps, underground and above ground distribution piping and
associated appurtenances. Outdoor fire suppression systems
including monitors, spray systems, and exposure protection systems.
Addressable and non-addressable voice evacuation fire alarm systems
including initiation devices, supervision devices, and audible and
visual notification appliances. Releasing systems for pre-action,
foam/water, and clean agent systems.
Evaluate and lead the creation of fire protection calculations
including the hydraulic analysis of fire water supply and demand,
battery calculations, and voltage drop calculations.
Lead the evaluation of building and life safety requirements
including building area and height limitations, building
construction types, fire resistive assemblies and opening
protections, occupancy classifications, hazards, building egress,
and active and passive smoke management systems.
Lead the construction administration including coordination with
field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, the
review of contractor shop drawings and calculations, field
inspections, and testing of fire protection systems.
Prepare and present technical and client reports and
presentations.
Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and
contractors and develop new business opportunities.
Manage sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
Responsible for ensuring revenue and customer satisfaction goals
are met.
Manage the development of cost proposals and qualification
statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial
performance. Present project budgets and cost estimates.
Track project performance.
Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the department.
Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Candidate shall have a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science
degree in fire protection engineering or related engineering
discipline from an ABET accredited university.
Minimum 7 years related design experience (completion of master's
degree in fire protection engineering may be substituted for one
year of experience).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong
analytical and problem solving skills are required.
Candidate should have advanced knowledge of appropriate design
tools such as hydraulic calculation software, AutoCAD or Revit,
Excel, and Word. Position requires an experienced and competent
individual capable of successfully solving challenging problems
requiring adaptation and modification of standard techniques,
procedures or criteria.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain access authorization
to facilities and data of existing and potential clients,
including, but not limited to DOE, DOS, aerospace, military, food
and consumer product manufacturers, pharmaceutical, laboratories,
and others necessary to perform work.
Experience working with military standards is strongly
preferred.
Professional Fire Protection Engineer (P.E.) license required.
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Job Fire Protection Engineer
Primary Location US-VA-Richmond
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time
Req ID: 230349 Job Hire Type Experienced
#LI-LS #A&F
Keywords: Burns & McDonnell, Richmond , Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Richmond), Engineering , Richmond, Virginia
Click
here to apply!
|