Fire Protection Engineer

Fire Protection Engineer - FPE

Location – potential to work in a hybrid environment at one of our established studios.

The Challenge

We are seeking a Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) to join our full-service Architectural Design team in our Atlanta, GA or Chantilly, VA office.

Principal Areas of Responsibility:

The fire protection engineer is expected to collaborate with architects and engineers in developing comprehensive fire protection and life safety system design packages.

Fire alarm and mass notification system design.
Fire suppression system design including but not limited to fire sprinkler systems (wet & dry), pre-action system, high & low expansion foam suppression system, clean agent system, standpipe system, and fire pump system.
Smoke control system and stairwell pressurization system design.
Building code and life safety code analysis.
Investigate existing water supply utility and conduct hydrant flow test.
Investigate existing buildings for deficiencies.
Travel required (CONUS & OCONUS).

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection or other related degree from an accredited university
Fire Protection Engineering License - FPE
5-10 years of Fire Protection Engineering experience in the A&E industry.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of Building and Life Safety Codes
Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency in REVIT and AutoCAD and currently performing production work required.
Experience of FDS, CONTAM, and HASS
US DOD Security Clearance
Experience in Fire Dynamics, Egress Modeling, Special Hazard Suppression Systems and Fire Sprinkler Systems