Fire Protection Engineer

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Job Description:

US Citizenship is required. Candidate must have the ability to obtain US Government security clearances.

Parsons has a position for a Fire Protection Engineer to join the Fire Protection Engineering Division of the Federal Business Unit in support of various Government Agency projects. Parsons Federal provides a broad array of engineering design services to its clients for Fire and Life Safety Engineering and Fire Protection System Design. 

Specific Responsibilities:

• Technical skills will include, but not limited to, automatic suppression system design and analysis; fire detection, alarm, and mass notification system design and analysis; fire and life safety code analysis; egress analysis; fire resistant rated construction analysis; smoke control design; site surveys and inspections; as well as general fire protection and life safety analysis and concepts.
• Interpret and apply applicable NFPA Standards, International Building Code (IBC), and other applicable codes and standards (Government Standards – Unified Facilities Criteria, etc.).
• Perform building and fire code analysis and code interpretations.
• Prepare fire and life safety design analysis reports.
• Experience in preparing life safety, fire suppression, and fire alarm / detection drawings.
• Develop engineering judgements for code alternatives.
• Provide peer reviews of colleagues’ work product.
• Perform analysis of existing fire protection systems.
• Possess project management skills for managing internal projects as well as external client needs.
• Implements the Company Procedures while seeking improvements to work process and design/engineering approaches.
• Comply with all safety policies.
• Experience coordinating with a multi-discipline design team and review of other disciplines designs for fire / life safety code compliance.
• Experience designing fire protection systems including suppression systems, fire detection, alarm and communication systems and performing analysis of existing fire protection systems.
• Visit construction sites, including intermittent travel with overnight stay(s).
• Ability to complete site surveys and identify code issues and find solutions.
• Ability to conduct fire hydrant flow testing and water supply analysis.
• Work in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
• Work will be performed under general supervision by the Fire Protection Engineering Manager.

Preferred Locations:

• Pasadena, CA (Highly Preferred). Intent is to work directly with other local staff and with the Fire Protection Engineering Manager.
• This is a hybrid position with the intent of being in office for three days per week.

Required:

• 8 or more years’ experience in the fire protection engineering/consulting profession preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and Bluebeam Revu (drawing mark-ups, etc.).
• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited college or university in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Sciences, or related engineering field.
• Registered Fire Protection Engineering (PE).
• Must be able to complete projects from start to finish, while working independently.
• Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities (or demonstrate ability to develop such abilities).
• Proficient in REVIT and AutoCAD with 5 or more years’ experience. Formal training in REVIT highly preferred. In particular, capabilities in preparing complete fire suppression and fire alarm drawings.
• Understanding of 3D coordination with other disciplines and trades.
• Knowledge and understanding of other fire protection programs (AutoSPRINK, HASS, AlarmCAD, CONTAM, FDS, etc.) preferred. In particular, capabilities in preparing complete fire suppression designs (sprinklers, fire pumps, etc.) with hydraulic calculations (AutoSPRINK, etc.).

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Strong organizational ability; detail oriented; high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture, and morale
• Ability to provide peer reviews of colleagues’ work product.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $72,900.00 - $127,600.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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