What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Protection Engineer position at Vanderweil Engineers?
If you are looking for an opportunity to break away from your silo to grow your career while working on high profile projects, we are looking for you. We will provide mentoring/training support in growing your knowledge in this area.
Vanderweil Engineers is a nationally recognized, top-ranked engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP and technology services. For 75 years, we've delivered innovative solutions across diverse sectors—including Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Academic, Healthcare, and Commercial. As one of the largest independently owned engineering firms in the U.S., our team of 500 professionals operates from nine offices nationwide, bringing deep expertise and a commitment to excellence to every project.
We offer growth and stability in an ever-changing volatile environment. We are looking for a Fire Protection Engineer at our beautiful Miami, FL office (Hybrid role).
Our Fire Protection Department services include fire alarm and detection system design, high-rise buildings, large campus fire alarm and protection, sprinkler, emergency communications and more. Expand your skillset and have a voice by working outside the box with the way we approach projects.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Design of fire suppression and fire alarm systems in the Mission Critical Market Sector with the potential to work throughout all company market sectors including academic, commercial, healthcare, and science and technology.
- Design of automatic sprinklers, standpipes, fire pumps, gaseous agent suppression, fire alarms, voice evacuation, mass notification, special technology fire detection and smoke control.
- Coordinate with the design team and/or construction staff to lead related portions of construction planning
- Visit the project construction site throughout the construction administration process
- Field reports, RFI responses, and FP / FA shop drawing and submittal reviews.
- Survey existing project sites to document existing conditions and to assess existing FP / FA infrastructure.
Essential Skills & Requirements
- 7 years designing fire protection and fire alarm systems.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Fire Protection Engineering.
- AutoCAD or Revit
Our Flexible & Hybrid Work Culture
We believe our best work is done when flexibility is offered. We know that work/life synergy is crucial to our employees, our flexible and hybrid work style allows team members to have the freedom to be innovative, and drive results their way.
Our wellness programs are above and beyond, as our team members physical and behavioral health are a priority.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
If you would like to connect for more information, please contact a member of our recruitment team or to learn more about our work culture, please visit us at www.vanderweil.com.
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The compensation range for this position is $90,000 - $125,000 plus bonus eligible and benefits pending experience and education.
Salary : $90,000 - $125,000