Fire Protection Engineer - Minneapolis

The Fire Protection Engineer performs duties related to advising on, administering or performing research or other professional and scientific work in the investigation or development of fire protection projects. Assignments may include design, construction, inspection, testing, operation, maintenance of firefighting or fire protection apparatus, appliances, devices and systems, or the testing of fire-resistant materials. The position will conduct site visits and update life safety plans and act a subject matter expert, providing assistance, and consultation to facilities leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

· Develop training materials, and conduct training sessions on fire protection.

· Prepare and write reports detailing specific fire prevention and protection issues such as work performed and proposed review schedules.

· Provides technical assistance to architects, contractors and other private industry personnel in interpreting and complying with fire codes and standards. Recommends changes in fire codes.

· Consult with authorities to discuss safety regulations and to recommend changes as necessary.

· Design fire detection equipment, alarm systems, and fire extinguishing devices and systems.

· Direct the purchase, modification, installation, maintenance, and operation of fire protection systems.

· Inspect buildings or building designs to determine fire protection system requirements and potential problems in areas such as water supplies, exit locations, and construction materials.

· Perform standard fire protection design tasks such as sprinkler design criteria specification, preliminary hydraulic calculations, fire pump selection, and fire alarm system layout

· Edit HGI standard specifications for assigned projects

· Review automatic fire sprinkler and fire alarm contractor shop drawings and provide written comments

· Perform field surveys, fire protection system inspections, and acceptance testing

· Review A/E drawings for conformance with model and local codes, as well as NFPA standards

· Research model and local codes, as well as nationally recognized standards to assist in the development of alternate methods of code compliance

· Perform hazardous materials assessments for storage and manufacturing facilities

· Develop performance-based design analysis using computer fire modeling, egress calculations, and other available resources

· Reviews construction site plans and building plans for compliance with fire protection codes and standards.

· Evaluates the fire resistance of building and structures.

· Monitor and conduct Fire Hazard Analysis and maintain record for technical evaluation.

· Analyze and recommend improvements fire safety plan and prepare plan according to NEP rules, insurance firm and industry code for safety of property and life of humans from fire.

· Identify dangerous and risky electrical areas depending on references and recommendations of NEPA and APL.

Education, Experience and Skills:

· Must be a U.S. citizen

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering (chemical, fire protection, mechanical, electrical, civil, etc.) from accredited college or university

· State certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in fire protection engineering required

· Minimum five (5) years of relevant engineering experience required

· Minimum three (3) years of fire alarm and fire suppression experience required

· Hospital life safety code experience preferred

· Experience with AutoCad preferred

Knowledge & Abilities:

· A solid understanding of engineering principles

· Strong fire prevention knowledge and skills.

· Working knowledge of all healthcare engineering requirements and NFPA

· Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and establishes and maintains working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

· Comfortable interacting with all levels of management in multiple areas.

· Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of detail

· Fire hazard analysis – monitoring and examining potential fire hazards in buildings, water supplies, and construction sites is a key responsibility for fire protection engineers

· Research skills – researching and testing fire retardants, ignition sources, and methods of extinguishing flames is another important responsibility

· Fire safety equipment design – fire protection engineers help design alarm systems, fire prevention systems, and other detection devices

· Technical writing – fire protection engineers document written procedures for other fire safety contractors ‘

Job Type: Full-time