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Fire Protection Engineer
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A Health and Safety Engineer develops workplace processes and procedures that help prevent people from getting injured or sick on the job, and also prevent property from being damaged. Works in industrial and manufacturing settings. Evaluates systems for health risks and designs solutions to minimize risks.
$111,120 / year median in Maryland
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Fire Protection Engineer
DescriptionEwingCole is a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, interior design and planning firm with offices across the country. Our multi-disciplinary practice is built on the core values of professional excellence, design quality and collaboration. We are looking for an Fire Protection Engineer to join our team in our Baltimore office.
The Fire Protection Engineer provides design assistance to Fire Protection Engineer and other Project Engineers and Architects for life safety, fire protection systems design and code analysis.
Essential FunctionsPrepare Code Studies for complex projects and support Project Architect (PA) performed Code Studies for other projects.
Prepare Life Safety Plans for complex projects and support Project Architect (PA) performed Life Safety Plans for other projects.
Prepare Fire Suppression and Fire Alarm contract documents for complex projects and support Plumbing and Electrical Engineers for other projects.
Assist with code reviews/interpretations.
Assist in site water supply analysis.
Assist Project Architect with egress, construction types, barrier selection and other building attributes.
Evaluate site water supplies for fire suppression systems design for complex projects.
In cooperation with Project Architect, meet with AHJs to review major code issues.
Integrate fire protection systems with architectural and engineering disciplines.
Sprinkler and Fire Alarm system shop drawing review.
Assist with performance and report on CFD fire modeling and Egress Modeling.
Lead meetings with clients, code officials, and other project stakeholders to negotiateesolve fire protection and/or life safety code issues.
Travel regionally, nationally and internationally in support of project requirements.
Perform other duties as requested or required.
RequirementsRequired Education and ExperienceBachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineeringed Professional Engineer in at least one state with suitable credentials for registration in other statesExperience in analysis and/or design of building fire safety systemsExperience in code consulting with ICC and NFPA 101Demonstrated knowledge and design skills in suppression and detectionWorking knowledge of relevant software, including Office Suite, FDS, Autocad/RevitExperience with ICC (IBC, IFC) model building codes and NFPA 13, 72, etc.
Sprinkler design experienceManagement knowledge and applicationTechnical knowledge and applicationComputer analysis skillsPreferred Education and Experience5 to 10 years of related experienceDemonstrated knowledge of and/or experience with Building and Fire CodesPrior use of CFD and Egress modeling (FDS, PyroSim, Pathfinder)Smoke control design experienceStructural fire analysis experienceBenefits of Working at EwingColeGenerous paid time off, 401(k) plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, flexible/hybrid work options, paid parental leave, excellent insurance offerings including medical, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity protection and more.
EwingCole does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any resume submitted by an agency without a prior written agreement will be deemed the property of EwingCole and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. The actual offered base salary for Baltimore locations will vary depending on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, skills, job-related knowledge, work location, and internal equity. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation in the form of discretionary bonuses in addition to base salary and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. #LI-Hybrid EwingCole is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/Disability/Veteran
The Fire Protection Engineer provides design assistance to Fire Protection Engineer and other Project Engineers and Architects for life safety, fire protection systems design and code analysis.
Essential FunctionsPrepare Code Studies for complex projects and support Project Architect (PA) performed Code Studies for other projects.
Prepare Life Safety Plans for complex projects and support Project Architect (PA) performed Life Safety Plans for other projects.
Prepare Fire Suppression and Fire Alarm contract documents for complex projects and support Plumbing and Electrical Engineers for other projects.
Assist with code reviews/interpretations.
Assist in site water supply analysis.
Assist Project Architect with egress, construction types, barrier selection and other building attributes.
Evaluate site water supplies for fire suppression systems design for complex projects.
In cooperation with Project Architect, meet with AHJs to review major code issues.
Integrate fire protection systems with architectural and engineering disciplines.
Sprinkler and Fire Alarm system shop drawing review.
Assist with performance and report on CFD fire modeling and Egress Modeling.
Lead meetings with clients, code officials, and other project stakeholders to negotiateesolve fire protection and/or life safety code issues.
Travel regionally, nationally and internationally in support of project requirements.
Perform other duties as requested or required.
RequirementsRequired Education and ExperienceBachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineeringed Professional Engineer in at least one state with suitable credentials for registration in other statesExperience in analysis and/or design of building fire safety systemsExperience in code consulting with ICC and NFPA 101Demonstrated knowledge and design skills in suppression and detectionWorking knowledge of relevant software, including Office Suite, FDS, Autocad/RevitExperience with ICC (IBC, IFC) model building codes and NFPA 13, 72, etc.
Sprinkler design experienceManagement knowledge and applicationTechnical knowledge and applicationComputer analysis skillsPreferred Education and Experience5 to 10 years of related experienceDemonstrated knowledge of and/or experience with Building and Fire CodesPrior use of CFD and Egress modeling (FDS, PyroSim, Pathfinder)Smoke control design experienceStructural fire analysis experienceBenefits of Working at EwingColeGenerous paid time off, 401(k) plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, flexible/hybrid work options, paid parental leave, excellent insurance offerings including medical, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity protection and more.
EwingCole does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any resume submitted by an agency without a prior written agreement will be deemed the property of EwingCole and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. The actual offered base salary for Baltimore locations will vary depending on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, skills, job-related knowledge, work location, and internal equity. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation in the form of discretionary bonuses in addition to base salary and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. #LI-Hybrid EwingCole is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/Disability/Veteran