Fire Protection System Designer Jobs in Idaho (NOW HIRING)

Primary role and responsibilities include writing proposals to perform wildfire hazard risk assessments, performing wildfire hazard risk assessments, and preparing wildfire hazard risk reports. Some design of exterior fire protection systems for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings will be required, but actual design work will only be a small fraction of the selected candidate's duties.

Key duties include but not limited to:

Performs tasks related to the design of exterior fire protection systems: Duties may include (but are not limited to):

• Preparation of engineering services proposals, including scopes of work and consulting engineering services cost estimates.
• Communication with existing and potential clients to assess their needs to determine the best engineering service to provide to solve their particular problem.
• Presentation of engineering services proposals to existing or potential clients.
• Assesses property for means of indication of potential fire or flame impingement, fire protection, fire ignition mitigation strategies. Conceptualizes potential solutions, makes recommendations, and develops project plans.
• Performs engineering analyses, performs calculations, and develops construction drawings and specifications sufficient to define fire suppression systems for construction or modification.
• Creates budgets or cost estimates for engineering and design, and subsequent construction of fire protection systems. Plans and develops work packages for building and site fire suppression / mitigation systems.
• Provides technical direction to other professional and technical staff for the execution of studies and analyses for fire protection systems and provides technical guidance for the operation and maintenance of such systems.
• Reviews plans for new designs and construction, as well as reviews plans for modifications and improvements to ensure cost effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
• Reviews and enhances preventive maintenance procedures for fire protection / mitigation systems.
• Ensures compliance with all NFPA testing requirements. Ensure proper documentation and recording of fire protection / mitigation systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and reviews specifications, including design criteria.
• Participates in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting.
• Performs and checks calculations, specifies equipment, and solves moderately complex engineering problems.
• Reviews vendor equipment documentation within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seeks discrepancy resolution.
• Analyzes and makes independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
• Drafts and issues requests for quotes for chassis, fire bodies, skid units, apparatus and complement. Reviews and evaluates quotes, awards bids and issues notices to proceed. Coordinates development of master services agreements with successful vendors.
• Drafts and issues purchase orders for chassis, fire bodies, skid units, apparatus and complement. Reviews invoices for accuracy and completeness, issues requests for payments and keeps track of vendor invoicing and payments to ensure timely payment and accuracy of project accounting.
• Develops and updates project schedules, Gantt charts and project delivery timelines. Regularly informs stakeholders about schedule changes, impacts to schedule, and solutions to resolve logistical issues.

Basic Qualifications (i.e. education, certifications, etc.)

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or fire protection engineering plus ten or more years of relevant experience in a consulting engineering capacity.
• Professional Engineering license in any US State, having passed the fire protection engineering written examination. Ability to obtain a PE license in the state of Montana through reciprocity within six months of date of hire.
• Clean driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 10 to 15 years of experience designing and supervising the installation of fire protection systems. Exterior fire protection experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to write engineering services proposals and prepare scopes of work for engineering projects.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare engineering services cost estimates, including estimation of time required for project management, drawing preparation, design, engineering, report writing, and construction oversight/inspection.
• Superior engineering report and technical writing skills.
• Preferred understanding and experience working in heavy/civil construction, mechanical construction, or fire protection system construction.
• Experience with construction contracts, equipment purchasing and procurement.
• Preferred ability to write construction or mechanical specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare technical reports and/or presentations, both in Word and in PowerPoint.
• Competence in understanding of NFPA standards as it relates to fire protection.
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and an ability to deal tactfully with a wide range of personalities and professional/technical disciplines.
• Preferred skills with in-person work collaboration, advocating teamwork and creating a positive atmosphere.
• Ability to think critically and make decisions requiring engineering judgment.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to independently manage engineering projects and organize, prioritize, and follow through to completion on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects from concept through design and construction.
• Experience with preparation of design drawings using AutoCAD or similar drafting software.
• Knowledge/experience in facilities design, construction, and O&M industry best practices and standards as it relates to fire protection systems.
• Detailed knowledge of construction industry and ability to produce specifications for bid and construction purposes.
• Experience in fire sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm system layout utilizing hydraulic calculation programs, and knowledge of NFPA Codes, and International Building and Fire Codes.
• Working knowledge of building construction materials and methods
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office 365 products, project management software, and drafting software. Familiar with use of these software products in mobile applications.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand the varying resource types, their designs and specifications, and their intended uses.
• Knowledge or ability to learn applications and software programs designed for facilities and fleet management.
• Ability to understand statutes, codes and regulations from numerous states and interpret the intent to keep WDS adherent to regulations.
• Highly effective at communicating complex ideas both verbally and through written instruments.
• Demonstrated history of working in a behavioral-based safety culture in a corporate environment.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions without supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to diligently work though problems and issues as they arise, doing so in a timely manner