Fire Protection Engineer

Overview

Fire Protection Engineer

Job Summary: Huitt-Zollars office has a great full-time opportunity for a Fire Protection Engineer. This role works with multi-disciplinary design teams in the completion of studies, development of plans and specifications for a broad range of projects. The successful candidate will lead full-service fire protection design and consulting projects and support multi-discipline public and private sector clients.

Location: Alexandria, Virginia or Fort Worth, Texas

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Evaluate fire protection and alarm systems on existing facilities.

• Develop fire protection system requirements to include, but not limited to fire pumps, tanks, distribution systems, hydrants, and sprinkler systems.

• Perform fire protection engineering design functions on a variety of large public and private developments.

• Direct junior engineers as necessary.

• Collaborate with architects, engineers and other clients.

• Maintain currency on development in codes and standards within the Fire Protection industry.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Fire Protection Professional Engineer. Registration in Texas, Virginia, the District of Columbia, or Maryland is preferred.

• B.S. Degree in Fire Protraction Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program.

• Minimum 7 years' experience with fire codes and in designing fire protection systems.

• Experience designing fire protection equipment, alarms, and suppression systems for commercial and industrial facilities.

• Experience with building and fire safety code analysis, fire dynamic analysis, and fire risk analysis is required.

• Working knowledge of NFPA standards. Experience with DoD UFC criteria a plus.

• Working knowledge of applicable computer aided design programs (Revit, Autosprink for Revit and AutoCAD.

• Experience in developing contract documents for a wide variety of fire alarm and suppression systems (including special suppression systems).

• Specialization in fire sprinkler systems and other water-based systems design.

Competencies:

• Acquires, understands, and applies technical and professional knowledge and skills to perform job effectively, efficiently, and safely. Understands and adheres to Huitt-Zollars policies and procedures. Stays abreast of trends and pending changes within assigned area of responsibility.

• Establishes, enforces, and drives policies that promotes Company vision and culture to achieve company objectives.

• Strong business acumen. Offers excellent communication and presentation skills in an organized, professional manner.

• Ability to nurture and maintain key relationships internally and externally through communication and diplomacy.

• Contributes to a positive and productive team-oriented environment. Offers open communication/feedback within the team. Minimizes conflict and builds collaboration to maintain productive team.

About Huitt-Zollars:

• Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.

• Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with #teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page.

Benefits:

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)

• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)

• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)

• MDLive Telehealth

• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability

• 8 Paid Holidays

• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities

• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave

• Paid Sick Leave

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Commuter Benefits

• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements

• Term Life / AD&D insurance

• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance

• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion

• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement.

Please apply online at https://external-huitt-zollars.icims.com

Job ID No: N021

Huitt-Zollars is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or any other legally protected status. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will make reasonable accommodations to assist in the application process upon the request of an applicant. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for discriminatory purposes.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 60-300.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.