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Black & Veatch Fire Protection Lead Engineer - Federal - Hybrid- United States in Overland Park, Kansas
Fire Protection Lead Engineer - Federal - Hybrid- United States
Date: Mar 16, 2023
Location:
US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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Company : B&V Special Projects Corp.
Req Id : 94774
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Job Summary
The fire protection engineer is responsible for the successful execution of fire protection design on Federal government projects for both general AE projects and critical facilities. Projects can be design-build or design-bid-build and new or renovation. Utilizes knowledge and skill set to review, analyze, and provide solutions for fire suppression, fire detection, life safety, and alarm and mass notification systems. Collaborates with other disciplines and clients to provide coordinated construction documents.
Black & Veatch prides itself on the support of our employees and providing flexibility to make the things that are most important to you, a priority. This is why we offer our professionals, located near an office, the option of a Hybrid work environment. Our hybrid work approach allows our employees to work two days a week from other locations outside of the office. Additionally this opportunity has the possibility of being located in any of our offices located across the U.S; click the link to see a full list of U.S. Office Locations. Some positions may be relocation eligible. Speak to your recruiter if you have interest in relocation.
Key Responsibilities
Read and interpret construction documents, including drawings, specifications and contracts. Interpret and apply applicable NFPA Standards to the design/layout based on building type, hazard classification, architectural characteristics, etc.
Develop construction documents for fire suppression and alarm systems on new and existing facilities ensuring project compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Manage design teams to meet scope, schedule, budget and quality on complex government projects
Perform technical reviews of complex design documents including building construction, fire detection/alarm, fire suppression, standpipe, fire alarm, smoke control, water storage/distribution and alternative fire suppression systems to ensure that they conform to the applicable regulations, standards, and codes.
Review contractor shop drawings and submittals
Actively coordinate with all other internal/external team members on projects
Work with the Authority Having Jurisdiction, team, contractors and owners to create a safe working environment for the occupants while still completing the mission.
Perform field investigations of completed design to verify accuracy of design and perform/witness acceptance testing/commissioning
Provide presentations and training at events concerning updates to codes and regulations.
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Preferred Qualifications
Assigned to projects for U.S. Government Agency/Department clients. Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Architectural, or Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited program.
Minimum of 15 years previous experience in the fire protection industry
Responsible and self-motivated with ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
Good interpersonal and communication skills
US citizen
Must be able to complete the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Preferred design experience related to any of the following subject matters:
Federal industry experience
Familiarity with the Unified Facilities Criteria
European Code experience
Design Build Experience
Fire / smoke modeling
Fire protection degree
Knowledge of REVIT / AutoCAD / Autodesk products
Preferred Certifications:
- Fire Protection Engineer License
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Minimum of 8 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Certifications
Most positions - depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division - will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit* of such registration
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Typical Office environment. Physical Demands: Sitting, talking, grasping, hearing, keyboard input, driving, seeing, writing, reaching, stooping, crouching, walking, standing for extended periods of time.
Competencies
Collaborates
Communicates effectively
Courage
Directs work
Instills trust
Interpersonal savvy
Organizational savvy
Customer focus
Decision quality
Salary Plan
ENG: Engineering
Job Grade
131
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