Early Career Fire and Life Safety Engineer
$68,000–$90,000 year
On-site · Columbia, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Assist with design of fire protection and life safety engineering systems including automatic fire sprinkler, fire detection and alarm, smoke management, and egress systems. Assist in the preparation of fire engineering calculations including smoke modeling and evacuation analysis from simple hand calculations to complex 3D computational modeling. Assist in the commissioning of fire alarm, fire suppression, smoke control, and life safety systems. Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on code requirements, calculations, and design strategies to develop performance-based solutions. Under general supervision, assist with review architectural drawings for compliance with building and fire code requirements, and with producing fire safety strategy (basis of design) documents to inform and support the chosen building characteristics throughout the design process. Complete training on assigned tasks. Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to company policies. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (with fire protection focus)
- 0 to 1 year of fire protection and life safety experience
- Excellent research skills with analytical mindset
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others
- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities
- Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by company policies
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
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