Fire Protection Consultant
Job Description
Sparc offers a collaborative, yet independent work environment with the opportunity exercise all of your fire protection skills. It’s important to us that you do what interests you in fire protection. We stay away from the large-company metrics and oversight that can lead to a loss of focus and value. We encourage opinions and new ideas. Our belief is that through flexibility and opportunity, each individual can be an integral part of our high functioning team. If this sounds like what you’re looking for, please contact us!
We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual with expertise in fire protection engineering / fire and life safety consulting to assist in growing our present practice. The team member will be responsible for managing engineering projects, completing assigned tasks and providing solutions to fire protection related challenges.
Responsibilities
- Perform analysis of drawings and codes to determine compliance of building, fire alarm and fire protection system designs and provide suggested solutions.
- Manage project schedules, budgets and client deliverables.
- Perform building surveys to evaluate condition and code compliance of fire alarm, fire protection systems, egress, fire resistance rated enclosures, etc.
- Coordinate and witness testing of fire alarm and fire protection systems.
- Prepare construction documents and specifications for fire alarm and fire protection designs.
- Prepare technical reports / analyses using excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Participate and represent the company professionally with Building and Fire Department representatives.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of three (3) years experience in fire protection engineering / consulting.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Proficient with AutoCAD and AutoSRINK RVT. Experience with BIM/REVIT is preferred.
- Professional Engineering license is not required.
- Proficient with Microsoft product suite (Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
- Experience in reviewing, interpreting and implementing requirements of building codes and standards.
