Fire Protection Engineer Job at Bowman (Johns Creek)

Job Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Fire Protection Engineer to join our team in Atlanta GA, Brea CA, Phoenix AZ, San Diego CA, or Towson MD. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Job Responsibility

Perform all aspects of fire protection engineering, including system design, review, analysis, and implementation
Design all aspects of fire protection systems, including conceptual studies, programming, and development of contract drawings and specifications
Perform fire hydrant flow testing
Perform fire protection design calculations including hydraulic analysis of fire water supply and demand
Analyze and interpret fire protection and life safety data to support successful solutions
Perform field surveys and document fire protection systems and building life safety features
Prepare life safety plans and code compliance narratives related to applicable local, state, and federal codes and standards
Prepare sprinkler and fire alarm plans and specifications
Attend design review meetings and reply to design review comments applicable to fire protection scope
Create reports such as basis of designs, written narratives, field observations, letters to AHJs, etc.
Prepare and present technical reports and presentations
Support construction administration including field surveys, review of contractor submittals, review and resolution of change orders, and witnessing tests of fire protection systems
Perform commissioning of fire protection and life safety systems
Accurately produce the project construction documents to meet milestone schedules within a predetermined hourly budget
Apply broad knowledge of fire protection engineering principles and procedures
Troubleshoot problems in implementation as they arise, offer solutions based on knowledge of fire protection and safety systems
Provide expertise in formulating design solutions
Assist with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for projects, when necessary
May prepare scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments
May manage small fire protection projects
Work within established project budgets
Define and determine project specifications, performance criteria, and budget construction cost estimating
Address comments from clients, AHJ’s & other review authorities
adjust designs accordingly
Possess and continue to develop a working knowledge of codes applicable to the discipline
Attend coordination and design meetings, as needed

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related engineering discipline with fire protection engineering experience
Four to ten (4-10) years of experience in fire protection engineering
Professional Engineer license in Fire Protection Engineering required
Possess and continue to develop a working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit software

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
wellness initiatives
employee discounts

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