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NV5Posted 3 months ago

Senior Fire Protection Engineer

RemoteUnited States

Part TimeSenior LevelBachelors DegreeLarge

Job Summary

Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver cost-efficient fire protection solutions and develop compliance reports for clients on suppression and life safety systems. Provide code references, document research, and interpretations for fire protection while meeting with jurisdictional authorities to resolve compliance questions. Continuously review changing codes, standards, and industry specifications to ensure project adherence. Work independently from home with 50% travel to US/Canada sites, requiring proximity to a major airport.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or a combination of equivalent experience and nationally recognized certification(s)
  • Have passed the EIT Examination, and able to sit for Professional Engineering examination within 4- years
  • Ability to travel 50% - Mainly US/Canada - Varies monthly - Travel typically M-F for week-long trips but average is 2-3 day trips to site locations
  • Authorization to work in the United States
  • Due to project locations and travel requirements, candidates need to be within 1 hour of a major US airport

Desired Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of Fire, Life Safety and Building Codes and NFPA Standards
  • Field engineering/consulting experience in fire protection
  • Experience with or knowledge of passive fire protection
  • Ability to manage time and meet deadlines and budgets
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Working competency with MS Office & MS Project software

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