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Fire Protection Engineer I (34441)

HARRISON FRENCH & ASSOCIATES

Bentonville, AR

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
AutoCAD, Budgeting, Construction Administration, Construction Document Set, Construction Engineering, Fire Alarm, Hydraulic Engineering, Leadership, Life Safety Systems, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Netscape IFC (Internet Foundation Classes), Piping, Process Engineering, Project Control, Project/Program Management, Quality Control, Requirements Management, Safety Codes, Safety Engineering, Safety Standards, Security Equipment, Staff Training, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Bentonville, AR
POSTED
6 days ago
Job Responsibilities:
  • Engineer will work with Fire Protection Engineer and/or Fire Protection Design Lead to communicate with client, deliver completed construction documents, and assist in construction administration as required for most project types.
  • Engineer has the ability to lead a small client/client team (1-2 staff), small projects, or portions of a large project utilizing their experience and education in Fire Protection and/or Fire alarm systems, controls, and knowledge of national standards
  • Engineer should utilize education and experience to independently develop, implement, and draft construction documents for most project and/or project type (or at least major portions), as well as, solve medium to difficult design challenges that arise on a project or simple projects.
  • Engineer should be able to apply their knowledge gained through experience and knowledge of recognized national standards to simple projects, with minimal oversight from a more Senior Engineer or Fire Protection Design Team Lead.
  • Engineer should have a thorough knowledge of software assisting programs, such as HydraCad or AutoSPRINK and be able to apply throughout the design process. Engineer should have a basic understanding of NFPA codes and how it impacts design.
  • Engineer should be able to design and draft fire sprinkler, fire alarm and fire protection underground supply piping systems, including riser diagrams, for small to medium projects.
  • Engineer should have sufficient knowledge of life safety codes / standards and be able to apply towards the design of life safety documents.
Job Duties:
  • Engineer should be proficient in AutoCAD and/or REVIT. Engineer should be able to train new employees on company standards, drafting techniques, and answer most technical design questions on simple projects for Fire Sprinkler and Alarm, as well as, Life Safety. Engineer should possess a basic understanding of national standards (IBC, IFC, NFPA).
  • Engineer will work in a collaborative environment with Architects and other Engineers to develop construction documents based on a clients' requirements, including performing some project management functions, quality control, or other duties as necessary.
  • Engineer should be able to provide a high level of quality control on all their projects and possibly others, for final review by a more Senior Engineer or Fire Protection Design Lead.
  • Engineer should be able to select and design sprinkler/alarm systems and equipment, controls and provide hydraulic calculations with minimal supervision on simple systems.
  • Engineer should be able to edit specifications for small to medium size projects.
  • Engineer could have direct client contact, unless in a strictly technical role.
  • Engineer will work with Fire Protection Design Lead to establish project budgets, if requested, and be able to work within budgets.


Education Requirements: BSME, BS Fire Engineering or equivalent experience

Licensure Requirements: Licensed Professional Engineer

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HARRISON FRENCH & ASSOCIATES