Experienced Design Engineer / Fire Protection Engineer

Company	ERG
Location	Indian Head, MD, USA
Salary	$100000 – $180000
Type	Full-Time
Degrees	Bachelor’s
Experience Level	Senior, Expert or higher

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (minimum GPA of 3.0)
A minimum of 8 years experience is required, 10+ years is preferred
At least 4 years of relevant experience and a degree in fire protection engineering, or at least 5 years of relevant experience and a degree in another engineering discipline
Professional Engineering license (PE) in Fire Protection Engineering preferred
Demonstrated experience with NFPA 1, NFPA 101, NFPA 13, NFPA 15, NFPA 30, and NFPA 72
Demonstrated ability to collaborate/communicate effectively with internal/external stakeholders
Excellent verbal/written communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills
Experience designing fire alarm systems and sprinkler systems and developing FPS drawings and specifications
Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance; Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

Responsibilities

Primarily requires development of requirements and technical review of design packages as well as occasional design work.
Design FPS supporting construction, renovation, and modernization efforts in accordance with federal and local requirements and industry codes, standards, and guidelines.
Review, evaluate, and critique FPS designs working closely with architect and engineering (A/E) firms.
Analyze existing or planned facilities to identify FPS requirements associated with current or planned use.
Conduct site visits to document existing conditions of FPS, develop new requirements based on planned use, and create preliminary scopes and cost estimates for projects to improve the FPS.
Perform fire protection design reviews for facility improvement projects provided by third-party design firms.
Develop or review test plans for new or modified FPS. Assist with planning/scheduling testing.
Prepare technical memoranda/reports to document compliance with the design scope.
Identify and work to proactively resolve any compliance issues.
Analyze, formulate, and recommend facility fire protection requirements, design, space criteria, and usage through space utilization studies and forecasts.
Lead analyses and solution development for facility planning and management for sensitive testing facilities.
Lead complex activities related to the control and management of cost, schedule, risk, and resource optimization.
Prepare or review facilities estimates and site proposals for client review as to cost and feasibility.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with fire safety requirements for vertical new construction and building renovation
Experience with DoD fire protection requirements, such as NAVSEA OP-5 and UFC 3-600-01
Experience with ultra-high-speed FPS
Experience with ultra-violet/infrared (UV/IR) detection technologies
Experience with relevant regulations, including construction building codes