What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Protection Engineer position at Fire & Risk Alliance, LLC?
Company Description
Fire & Risk Alliance (FRA) is a trusted global partner specializing in fire protection engineering, process safety, risk management, emergency response, and applied research. Formed by experienced engineers and consultants from diverse backgrounds, FRA delivers innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions. Our core principles include trust, excellence, quality, and loyalty to clients and each other. The company is dedicated to providing exemplary service and fostering personal relationships to address fire and risk challenges globally.
Role Description
This is a full-time, hybrid role for a fire protection engineering consultant in our San Diego, CA office. The primary responsibilities include developing technical reports for battery energy storage systems (hazard mitigation analyses, emergency response plans), designing fire protection systems (fire alarm, fire suppression) in AutoCAD, and conducting fire protection code consulting analyses (high-piled storage, hazardous materials, lithium-ion battery storage, alternate material and method requests, fire protection plan reviews). The role involves code analysis, report generation, and providing practical and code compliant resolutions to address the client's needs. The consultant will collaborate closely with a lead engineer for each project.
Qualifications
- E.I.T. or P.E. license preferred
- Proficiency in using AutoCAD and other CAD software for fire protection system design
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field
- Ability to collaborate with a diverse team and clients
- Project management skills are a plus
- Knowledge of Hydraulic software packages is a plus