Fire Protection Engineer

Job Overview:

PTS Advance is looking for a Sr. Fire Protection Engineer that will provide fire protection engineering design, general consulting, and project management on commercial and industrial construction projects for a Southern California-based engineering and project management firm.

The Senior Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) position is a full-time role responsible for providing fire protection engineering design, and consulting services on an extensive across a wide range of project types, including:

• Industrial and manufacturing facilities
• Advanced technology and R&D spaces
• Warehouse and distribution centers
• Commercial buildings

Key Requirements:

• FP PE license in at least one US state
• Sales experience
• Proposal-writing experience
• Contractor/Construction experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform field investigations at existing industrial, manufacturing, and commercial facilities and site surveys.
• Perform code analyses and develop reports.
• Perform hazardous analysis, including hazardous materials reviews, chemical classifications, review client requirements, and implement applicable codes on design solutions.
• Present findings and recommendations to client stakeholders
• Develop fire protection basis of design, specifications, conceptual designs and systems detail designs, prepare preliminary including calculations, and prepare Basis of Design reports.
• Present design solutions, findings and/or recommendations to clients and agency officials.
• Collaborate with design and construction project teams to develop cost-effective solutions.
• Support permitting and agency meetings/negotiations
• Prepare requests for proposals, review contractor bids and make recommendations for awards.
• Provide construction phase services, including site visits and observation reports
• Review contractor submittals, respond to RFIs, and review contractor close-out documents.

Qualifications & Education:

• BS Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other approved engineering field from an accredited program.
• Continuing education in the fire protection field. Candidate must furnish

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of fire protection engineering and design experience, with increasing responsibilities working under the direction of a registered fire protection engineer.
• Experience must include direct work on construction projects. Experience working for a fire protection trade contractor is a plus.
• Design team management and/or project management experience in the construction industry.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, hydraulic calculation tools, and fire modeling software is a plus
• Strong understanding of Building and Fire Code and NFPA standards, especially NFPA 13, 14, 20, 25 and 72.

Benefits:

• IT Equipment and Support - Client will provide your laptop and other peripheral equipment, IT support, software, and related equipment
• Cell Phone Service Reimbursement
• Health Insurance Premium Reimbursement
• Bonus Compensation
• Training & Professional Development
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 10 Paid Vacation Days
• Sick Time
• 401(k)