Fire Protection Designer

As part of the Buildings Group for Garver, this

Fire Protection Designer

will be responsible for developing fire protection designs in support of various Buildings Business Line projects. Specifically, this responsibility will include a variety of projects related to leading the planning, design, and commissioning of :

Additionally, this role will include coordination with other support disciplines and regional offices, assisting fire protection engineers in the design of building projects, and following quality assurance and quality control plans.

Abilities and attributes needed for this position :

Knowledge of fire protection, suppression, and alarm principles

Interfacing with project teams on project design, delivery, and construction

Managing project budget and schedule compliance

Fire protection design of building projects throughout the project lifecycle from the conceptual phase, design phase, and construction phase

Utilizing BIM design software to produce construction drawings

Utilize software-based calculation tools for design calculations

Manage multiple assignments concurrently

Be responsible for time management and product quality

Follow Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans

Be responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as overall needs of the team

Requirements :

5-10 years of building fire protection design and construction experience

Must have a knowledge base of fire protection engineering principles related to building fire protection designs

Proven experience with fire protection designs, including detailed plans and specifications for building projects

Must have strong communication and team collaboration skills

Experience with Autodesk Revit

Must be proficient with MS Office Suite

Preferred Skills :

NICET certification in Fire Protection

Experience with AIA MasterSpec

Knowledge of Federal Agencies design criteria

Grow With Us :

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses, and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program, Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,300 employees, Garver has a people-first culture that drives innovative, client-first service and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for by Zweig Group.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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