Fire Protection Engineer

Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join our team at our Lakewood, CO office. The Fire Protection Engineer will be responsible for completing projects with little or no supervision.

Projects include all aspects of fire protection engineering design from 'cradle to grave'. This includes the responsibilities of proposal preparation, complete system design, site evaluations, and testing and commissioning of systems.

Typical projects and types of systems include : fire sprinklers, fire pumps, high expansion foam, clean agent systems, fire alarm and mass notification systems.

Typical buildings and facilities include : office buildings, storage and warehouses, aircraft hangars, and maintenance facilities.

• Complete fire protection system designs and be the designer of record for sprinkler, fire pump, fire alarm and mass notification systems
• Be responsible for project budgets and project work schedules
• Assist junior staff with project completion
• Perform hydraulic calculations for sprinkler and fire pump design
• Analyze life safety requirements for buildings, including building code compliance, occupant load calculations and egress analysis
• Perform on-site system evaluations and assist with final system testing
• Summarize submittals and contractor Requests for Information for review
• Coordinate designs with other engineering disciplines

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field; Master's Degree is preferred
• 3-5 years of professional experience
• EIT required : P.E. certification desirable
• Experience in Fire Protection system design including : fire sprinkler systems, fire pumps, clean agent systems, high expansion foam systems, fire alarm and mass notification systems
• Knowledge of and experience with building and design codes, specifically IBC, NFPA 101, NFPA 13 and NFPA 72
• AutoCAD and Revit experience are preferred
• HRS HASS calculation experience preferred
• Experience in the design of fire protection systems preferred

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $79,428 - $114,688. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including :

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

About Us

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction.

We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment.

Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

About the Team

ARCHITECTURE & BUILDING ENGINEERING PRACTICE

Michael Baker International seamlessly integrates all our service offerings - architecture, planning, landscape architecture, engineering and management - to solve client challenges from multiple vantage points, providing unsurpassed holistic, sustainable, and innovative solutions.

From high-profile, high-image landmarks to low-cost, utilitarian solutions, our professionals know how to balance image and cost appropriately for each unique situation.

At Michael Baker International, we believe that the beauty of a project resides both in performance and aesthetics - "success" to us is measured by functionality, value, and exceeding clients' expectations to "Make a Difference."