Fire Protection Engineer - PeopleSolutions, Inc.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Fire Protection Engineer to join our team in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have at least 5-10 years of experience in fire alarm, sprinkler, and life safety design.

Responsibilities:

• Apply technical skills to design and assess automatic suppression systems, fire detection, alarm and mass notification systems, fire and life safety code analysis, egress analysis, fire resistant rated construction analysis, smoke control design and special inspections, site surveys and inspections, as well as general fire protection and life safety concepts.
• Interpret and apply applicable NFPA Standards, International Building Code (IBC), and other applicable codes and standards (Government Standards – Unified Facilities Criteria , etc.).
• Perform building and fire code analysis and code interpretations.
• Develop engineering judgements for code alternatives.
• Provide peer reviews of colleagues’ work product.
• Perform analysis of existing fire protection systems.
• Implements the Company Procedures while seeking improvements to work process and design/engineering approaches.
• Comply with all safety policies.
• Visit construction sites, including intermittent travel with possible overnight stay(s).
• Work in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
• Work will be performed under general supervision by the Deputy Fire Protection Engineering Manager and the Fire Protection Engineering Manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering
• 5-10 years of experience in fire alarm, sprinkler, and life safety design
• Experience with CAD and/or Revit
• US Citizen
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team