Overview
Summit Companies is a premier firm in the Fire Sprinkler and Fire Life Safety industry with offices throughout the U.S. Summit Fire National Consulting (SFNC) is a rapidly growing consulting engineering business and is moving to expand its operations in several locations across the US.
We are seeking a Fire Protection Consultant I - Part time to provide services such as life safety code consulting, sprinkler / suppression system design, fire alarm system design and performance-based fire consulting both locally and nationally. We are flexible with the location of our consulting staff in all US regions.
Responsibilities
- Design and evaluation of fire suppression, fire alarm and smoke control systems, analysis of fire-rated separations, means of egress, and other fire life safety features in buildings.
- Building code consulting and fire code consulting for the construction industry.
- Fire and egress analysis and performance-based fire protection solutions for clients.
- Classification and evaluation of hazardous locations and materials.
- Report writing and documentation.
- On-site inspections and observations.
- Complete project tasks and assignments from project managers.
- Collaboration with Summit Fire National Consulting team on larger projects and national accounts.
- Meeting with new and existing customers as part of project performance.
- Assist Summit fire protection contracting business by performing analyses, calculations, code and standard reviews and other functions in support of design / build opportunities.
- Participation in industry and professional organizations to develop technical knowledge.
Qualifications
Enrolled in a fire science or fire protection related undergraduate program, or recently graduated from such.Experience in building code consulting or design of fire protection systems.Experience and knowledge in the use of NFPA Codes and Standards, and International Building and Fire Codes.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.Understanding of hydraulic calculation, fire and smoke simulation, egress and pedestrian movement models or suppression system design programs is a plus.Bluebeam, AutoCAD or REVIT experience is desirable.Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.Must be able to comply with Summit's Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.Limited travel possible based on availability of the part-time employee.J-18808-Ljbffr