Essential Functions
- Prepare 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 negotiate / resolve 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.
Requirements
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering
- Registered Professional Engineer in at least one state with suitable credentials for registration in other states
- 4 to 6 years of relevant experience
- Experience in analysis and / or design of building fire safety systems
- Experience in code consulting with ICC and NFPA
- Demonstrated knowledge and design skills in suppression and detection
- Working knowledge of relevant software, including Office Suite, FDS, Autocad / Revit
- Experience with ICC (IBC, IFC) model building codes and NFPA 13, 72, etc.
- Sprinkler design experience
- Management knowledge and application
- Technical knowledge and application
- Computer analysis skills
Preferred Education and Experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of and / or experience with Building and Fire Codes
- Prior use of CFD and Egress modeling (FDS, PyroSim, Pathfinder)
- Smoke control design experience
- Structural fire analysis experience
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