Job Title: Fire Protection Design engineer
Location: Overland Park, KS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Overview:
Seeking a Fire Protection / Fire Alarm Engineer with project management experience to support the design, coordination, and delivery of fire protection and fire alarm system projects. The ideal candidate will have experience with fire alarm and sprinkler design, code compliance, construction documents, and client coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage project coordination activities including scope, schedule, communication, and project delivery.
Design fire protection and fire alarm systems, including layouts, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
Prepare performance specifications and design documentation for fire protection systems.
Perform quality control reviews to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Review construction documents, shop drawings, and specifications.
Conduct site investigations and construction observations.
Interpret and apply NFPA standards, building codes, and industry requirements.
Coordinate with owners, architects, contractors, municipalities, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
Provide technical guidance and support throughout project lifecycles.
Assist with business development and client relationship activities.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Fire Protection, or related field) with 3+ years of relevant experience OR 5+ years of relevant experience with equivalent education.
Experience with fire alarm and fire sprinkler performance design (SD/CD) or construction administration experience transitioning into design.
Strong knowledge of engineering design principles, codes, and standards.
Proficiency with:
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a collaborative environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam completion.
Professional Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) license.
NICET certification or similar industry credentials.
Project management and client relationship experience.
Benefits:
100% paid employee medical insurance
Dental & vision benefits
401(k) matching
Paid maternity and paternity leave
PTO and paid holidays
Flexible work hours
Performance bonuses
PE exam and material reimbursement
Paid trade organization membership
Volunteer Time Off
Offices closed between Christmas and New Year's Day
Company Description
W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.
We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.
Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.
We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.
We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.
Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.
As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.