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Parsons Oman

Fire Protection Engineer

Parsons Oman, Pasadena, California, United States, 91122

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Parsons is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Engineer to join the Fire Protection Engineering Division of the Parsons Federal Business Unit, supporting Government Agency projects. Parsons Federal provides fire and life safety engineering and fire protection system design. Responsibilities

Apply technical skills to design and assess automatic suppression systems; fire detection, alarm and mass notification systems; fire and life safety code analysis; egress analysis; fire resistant rated construction analysis; smoke control design and special inspections; site surveys and inspections; and general fire protection and life safety concepts. Interpret and apply applicable NFPA Standards, International Building Code (IBC), and other applicable codes and standards (Government Standards – Unified Facilities Criteria, etc.). Perform building and fire code analysis and code interpretations. Develop engineering judgments for code alternatives. Provide peer reviews of colleagues’ work product. Analyze existing fire protection systems. Implement Company Procedures while seeking improvements to work processes and design/engineering approaches. Comply with all safety policies. Visit construction sites, including intermittent travel with overnight stays. Work in a professional office environment and routinely use standard office equipment. Work under general supervision by the Deputy Fire Protection Engineering Manager and the Fire Protection Engineering Manager. Position is hybrid with 3 days in office. Required Skills

5+ years of experience in the fire protection engineering/consulting profession. Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from an accredited college or university in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Sciences, or related engineering field. EIT and/or PE (NCEES Specific FPE Discipline); or working toward completing these. Experience in preparing life safety, fire suppression, and fire alarm/detection drawings. Project management skills for managing internal projects as well as external client needs. Experience coordinating with a multi-discipline design team. Experience designing fire protection systems including suppression systems, fire detection, alarm and communication systems and performing analysis of existing fire protection systems. Ability to complete site surveys and identify code issues and find solutions. Ability to complete projects start to finish, while working independently. Ability to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail and demonstrate problem-solving skills. Strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities (or demonstrate ability to develop such abilities). Program experience with, and working knowledge of, REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Suite; Proficient in REVIT (preferred) and AutoCAD. Strong organizational ability; detail oriented; high degree of accuracy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent time management skills. Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture, and morale. Ability to provide peer reviews of colleagues’ work product. A positive, can-do attitude. US Citizenship and ability to obtain a US Government security clearance. Desired Skills

Knowledge and understanding of other fire protection programs (AutoSprink, HASS, AlarmCAD, CONTAM, FDS, etc.) or desire to develop these skillsets. Security Clearance

US Citizenship and ability to obtain a US Government security clearance. Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $72,900.00 - $127,600.00. We offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your lifestyle. Equal Opportunity

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. Fraud Notice

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

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