Fire Protection Design Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Fire Protection Design Engineerto join our team. Reporting to the Facilities Engineering Manager, as a Fire Protection Design Engineer you will be responsible for ensuring quality and timely deliveries of our client's Fire Protection system along with additional services to customers. The Design Engineer requires an in-depth understanding of current Fire Protection design standards and industry processes. As a licensed Fire Protection Engineer, you will be the primary contact for customer facing project work. This key position works closely with AHJ'S and clients to ensure projects are compliant and being completed as assigned. The Fire ProtectionDesign Engineer is fully responsible and accountable for the final design content and document generation to support the Fire Protection system. The right candidate for this position can meet required deadlines and communicate effectively with customers and jurisdictional authorities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Attend project Kick-Off meetings, facilitate design reviews, provide construction inspection (as necessary), and test/commission system deliveries
• Plan, direct, and oversee Fire Protection engineering activities including project execution, testing, and recommend operational spares. This will span to all three locations on the Deep Space Network; including overseas sites
• Conduct Fire protection engineering inspections, studies, design, and calculations to meet functional design requirements
• Responsible for engineering and/or design function on specific projects, delivering effective and cost-efficient alternatives and solutions for the project.
• Design, sustain, and provide analysis for new and existing private fire service mains, fire pumping and distribution system, fire suppression system, gas extinguishing system, fire alarm system, and prepare technical specifications
• Meet with jurisdictional authorities and clients as needed to resolve compliance questions
• Conduct Fire protection engineering inspection, studies, design, and complex calculations
• Create Requisitions for Purchase Order approval and payment to vendors.
• Complete site surveys, identify code issues, and offer compliant solutions
• Work with Cognizant Development Engineers (CDEs) and/or field personnel to ensure quality and timely delivery of our services
• Maintain and update appropriate technical documentation
• Provide remote technical support as necessary to perform field service and additional assistance as required
• Analyze and recommend upgrade/expansion strategies
• Provide code and standard references, as well as document research, reports, and interpretations for Fire Protection applications.
• Continuously review, and maintain a working knowledge of, changing codes, standards, industry specifications and practices to ensure compliance.
• Perform interpretation and application of local, state, federal requirements, and regulations relative to all aspects of Fire Protection and life safety both local and at our overseas facilities
• Perform all work as necessary to conform to quality control guidelines (includes compliance with requirements outlined in applicable regulations such as: OSHA,NASA, NFPA, NPR, and NEC, etc. as well as following procedures as outlined in the Installation, Technical, Operations, and Safety Manuals)
• Develop and deliver reports to clients on recommended updates to ensure compliance and /or operational functionality of fire monitoring, suppression, and/or life safety systems
• Attend and participate in local and national professional organizations, such as SFPE and NFPA
• Provide peer reviews of colleagues' work product
• Project management skills for managing internal projects as well as external client needs
• Visit construction sites or frequent travel with overnight stay
Required Experience/Skills:
• Minimum of 8-10 years related work experience with Fire Protection detailed design.
• Fire Protection Engineering License by examination issued by any state in the United States
• Experience in interpreting client request and apply design standards to work product
• Possess certifications, training, and working knowledge of NFPA codes and standards
• Ability to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Experienced in Plan Reviews
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including oral presentation skills
• Ability to prepare and present technical audits, reports, and exhibits
• Managing day-to-day contacts with external clients while utilizing experience and technology to meet expectations
• Experience in using AutoCAD, and a fire sprinkler program to design fire alarm, fire suppression, and life safety systems in AutoCAD
• Visit complexes, including international travel or frequent travel with overnight stay
• Working knowledge of Fire, Life Safety, Building Codes, and NFPA Standards
• Possess certifications, training, and working knowledge of NFPA codes and standards including NFPA13, 2001, 70, and 72.
• Need to have Fire Protection license or certification
Other Requirements:
• Candidates must either be US Citizens
• Candidates must have resided in the United States for the past 5 years
• Candidates must not have traveled outside of the United States for a combined total of 6 months or greater in the past 5 years
• This position requires successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and a credit check.
• Candidates must be local to the job location listed below
Desired Experience/Skills:
• Highly preferred 10 years' experience.
• Have a demonstrated track record of successful project management
• Strong Interpersonal, analytical and communication skills
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work on a high functioning team
• Flexible and able to think quickly working to resolve design issues and makes decisions.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines and budgets
• Working competency with MS Office Suite & MS Project software
• Certified Fire Protection Specialist preferred
Education: Bachelor's degree, or higher, in engineering technology or sciences preferred or any other degree, specialized training, or experience, that makes the individual uniquely qualified to perform the job responsibilities, preferably Fire Protection Engineering
Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including time-off benefits, such as vacation time and holiday pay, and insurance and other plan benefits.
Location: Monrovia, CA
• Position is remote, but candidate has to be local to Monrovia, or 1-2 hour radius to Monrovia, CA.
• Sometimes might have to drive into the facility (basically anytime there might be troubleshooting at the facility they would have to go and fix)
• Starting off for the first few months would have to go to the Goldstone facility a few times a month, then on-site work will drop off and be only as needed
About Us:
Bay State Computers, Inc. is a professional services firm and a leading provider of Information Technology (IT) services and products to the U.S. Federal Government and Industry. Bay State brings together experienced IT professionals and the latest state-of-the-art technology tools, practices, and products to support projects and task order requirements for our customers. For more information about Bay State visit our website and connect with us on LinkedIn.
Bay State Computers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for this position regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, ethnicity, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.