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What is the difference between Weekend Fire Protection vs Fire Alarm Technician?

AspectWeekend Fire ProtectionFire Alarm Technician
CertificationsFire safety certifications, OSHA trainingFire alarm system certifications, NICET certification
Work EnvironmentOn-site inspections, system testing, emergency responseInstallation, maintenance, troubleshooting of fire alarm systems
Employer & IndustryFire protection companies, safety servicesSecurity system companies, building maintenance

Weekend Fire Protection and Fire Alarm Technicians both work in fire safety but focus on different aspects. Weekend Fire Protection primarily handles inspections and emergency responses, while Fire Alarm Technicians install and maintain alarm systems. Both roles require safety certifications and are vital in fire safety services, but their daily tasks and certifications differ slightly.

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Fire Protection & Life Safety Engineer

GBA Team

Lenexa, KS • On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Job: Fire Protection & Life Safety Engineer

GBA’s Fire Protection & Life Safety Engineering group is looking for an engineer to join our Lenexa, KS office.

Our Fire Protection & Life Safety engineers work within an integrated team of architects, engineers, commissioning specialists, project managers, and construction managers on a variety of project types primarily within the life sciences, mission critical, and industrial markets.

What You’ll Do
  • Lead or assist in code consulting, planning, design, and commissioning of fire suppression systems, fire detection & alarm systems, life safety systems, and hazardous material storage and use.
  • Draft and model in AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Prepare and review specifications.
  • Perform hydraulic calculations.
  • Review shop drawings and calculations.
  • Conduct review of other firm’s designs for third‑party commissioning, peer review, or permitting.
  • Navigate, teach, and apply NFPA, ICC, and FM Global codes and standards.
  • Track schedules and check in with project managers for assigned projects to balance several projects simultaneously.
  • Attend project meetings and coordinate with team members of other engineering disciplines.
  • Visit job sites to verify existing conditions, observe construction progress, witness acceptance testing, and conduct third‑party permitting inspections – approximately 5% to 10% of the time depending on current projects.
What You Bring
  • Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or other applicable Engineering degrees.
  • 7+ years of experience in fire alarm, sprinkler, and life safety design.
  • Passed the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
  • PE license is preferred but not required. Expectation is that hire will pursue PE upon obtaining necessary work experience.
  • Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
  • Capacity to deal with frequent schedule changes, delays, and unexpected events.
  • Excellent and professional written and verbal communication; excellent reading comprehension and detail oriented as possible.
Travel

This position requires occasional overnight travel with weekend trips home.

Why You’ll Love Working Here
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life, accident, and disability coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives
  • Paid company holidays, floating holidays, and flexible time off
  • Opportunities for training, professional growth, and advancement
Join Our Team

If you’re a motivated professional who takes pride in delivering safe, high-quality work, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and build your future with GBA.

At GBA, we are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer promoting diversity in our workforce by including all individuals regardless of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.

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