Fire Protection Engineer

EwingCole
Wayne, PA
Full-time

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
  • 28 days ago
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