Fire Protection Engineer

Savannah, GA 31401

Posted: 03/24/2025 Job Number: 34995

Job Description


Fire Protection Engineer 5 -PE required

Primary Purpose

The fire protection engineer is responsible for reviewing and evaluating the facility and equipment to determine the appropriate fire protection requirements. Projects supported by the group are primarily Power Plants, Oil and Gas processing facilities, Water Treatment Plants and Data Center facilities.

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

•Understand and apply state and local codes and standards. (i.E.: IBC, IFC, NFPA, etc.…)

•Proactively manage and communicate fire protection requirements to both internal and external clients on assigned projects.

•Generate: Code and hazard analysis review documents, detailed fire protection specifications, piping and instrument diagrams, hydraulic calculations.

•Review detailed sprinkler and alarm drawings/calculations for accuracy and compliance with codes.

•Communications with city and local official and apply for city variance where needed.

•Independently apply knowledge and maintain a culture that supports the implementation of quality.

•Ensure compliance with company procedures and policies. Maintain a culture of safety.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Requires a bachelor's or master’s degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical or Electrical engineering from an ABET accredited program in the USA. Experience: Minimum of 8 years’experience performing fire protection engineering related duties. Registration: The candidate must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and be in active pursuit of or already have a Professional Engineer registration in Fire Protection or Mechanical engineering.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE), experienced or familiar with Power Plants, Oil and Gas processing facility, Water treatment facility or Data Centers. Strong communications skills, Drive for results, Schedule and priority aware, Planning, Conflict management, Informing, Listening, and Capable of dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus. Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards. Intermediate knowledge of company quality program. Intermediate knowledge of construction & constructability practices & principles. Intermediate knowledge of procurement & contract administration.

$50-$65/hr.

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