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Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,000 Teammates across the US, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects.
Hargrove’s key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients.
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Fire Protection Engineer for Hargrove you will work on multiple projects with various clients throughout California. This individual will support the design and construction of a variety of new and existing industrial, manufacturing, and office facilities projects. Experienced in industrial suppression, detection, fire mains, foam systems and structural fireproofing. You will be integral to the design and construction activities of multiple critical projects while working with internal and external stakeholders, interfacing with clients, Fire Protection agencies, and construction engineering teams.
- Coordinate Fire Protection design on multidiscipline project teams
- Provide Fire Protection Engineering consulting services.
- Develop building and fire code compliance documents and fire life safety designs for new production lines / materials and other improvement in the facility
- Perform hazardous material analysis for code compliances purposes, such as chemical classification, chemical quantity analysis, chemical inventory management, and related system design support
- Develop & create Fire Protection system design criteria for new production lines / materials and other improvements in the facility
- Review and comment on shop drawing design packages developed by contractors.
- Support construction team to develop field solutions
- Perform system field inspection and testing observations to ascertain installation meets all design intents
- Develop process improvements / workflows / templates to increase design productivity and quality of deliverables and allocate Fire Protection design resources to meet project demands
- Provide Fire Protection consulting engineering services to a variety of potential clients.
- Provide fire and life safety code consulting for relevant CBC/ICC (IBC, IFC, IMC) codes and NFPA standards.
- Participate in and lead internal team meetings and external client meetings.
- Collaborate with multiple teams across multiple offices in a multi-discipline environment.
Below is the range that we in good faith believe is the potential compensation for this role at the time of this posting and is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Hargrove’s total compensation package for Teammates. Actual compensation will be based on education, experience, skill set and location.
Minimum Salary: $150,000.00 annual
Maximum Salary: $210,000.00 annual
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Ideal Background
Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university is required.
Registration: Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.
Experience: This position requires 10+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical engineering.
- Knowledge of design standards and codes.
- Knowledge, application and specification of materials.
- Development of piping material and material procurement specifications.
- Knowledge of good design practices for sizing all piping systems.
- Sizing of compressible fluid piping systems.
- Flexibility and stress analysis of all piping systems.
- Specify criteria for and select piping specialty items.
- Design of complex process and utility systems.
- Knowledge of manual valve sizing, use and application.
- Knowledge of HVAC (airside and waterside) system application and design codes.
- Knowledge of application of piping supports and restraints.
- Identification of need, application and specification of safety valves and devices to maintain the mechanical integrity of process/utility systems.
- Identification of need, application and specification of steam traps and liquid drainers.
- Estimating mechanical/piping construction quantities from conceptual documents.
- Knowledge of other disciplines deliverable development to ensure coordination of design efforts.
- Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all mechanical deliverables.
- Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
- Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a man-hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project.
- Ability to determine construction material quantities.
- Knowledge and ability to apply company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
- Ability to lead a small team to deliver on commitments.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are developed, and able to provide interoffice execution leadership and support.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
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Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
