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Fire Protection Engineering Associate in Derwood

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Fire Protection Engineering Associate

About the Company

Guardian Fire Protection Services, LLC., has been an industry leader for fire protection services in the local Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC area for over 45 years. Since its founding, Guardian has grown its footprint to include 17 offices in seven states in the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and South-Atlantic. Guardian is headquartered in Rockville, MD and is responsible for the design, installation, inspection, and repair services for fire protection and security systems. Guardian specializes in sprinkler systems, fire pumps, fire extinguishers, fire alarm and monitoring services, wet & dry chemical suppression systems, clean agent and inert gas systems, special hazards systems, marine fire suppression systems, access control, burglar alarms, and video surveillance (CCTV). We have an extensive customer base performing inspection, installation, and repair services for over 50,000 customers. Our company is continually growing through its internal sales and marketing activities, technical prowess, strong reputation, and business acquisitions.

About Opportunity

The Fire Protection Engineering Associate is designed for companywide engineering and training support. The Fire Protection Engineering Associate will be responsible for providing fire protection technical support, ensuring compliance with code and legislative requirements, engaging with executive-level decision-makers, directing top-tier evaluation and training.

Regional Travel Requirement:

Up to 50%

Compensation

Negotiable - Depends on Experience

Eligible for quarterly and annual bonus opportunities

Job Duties

Deeply understand and stay current with major organizations and decision-makers in your assigned sector.

Represent yourself and Guardian Fire as a thought leader and trusted expert in your assigned sector.

Develop and lead training related to fire protection systems for technicians and office staff.

Provide design and installation review support services for fire protection system design, installation, and service teams.

Perform on-site system evaluations and audits for technical staff to ensure best practice workmanship.

Support technicians with fire protection inspection software functionality.

Support fire protection Inspection and Service documentation forms updates and compliance activities.

Perform on-site evaluations of system installation and support with final system testing.

Stay current on new systems and equipment and NFPA, ICC, UL, FM and local amendments to codes and standards and communicate changes to the organization.

Communicate effectively with customers and AHJs regarding complex technical fire protection.

Ensure adherence to state, local, and licensing for all technicians and companies.

Coordinate closely with the executive leadership team on organization wide initiatives.

Organize, support, and lead initiatives in support of safety and compliance for field technician, warehouse, and office staff.

Review, manage, and maintain databases as it relates to your assigned sector.

Collaborate with the Marketing team to create sector-specific content and campaigns to engage with target audiences.

Attend relevant conferences, expos, and networking events within Guardian Fire's geographic footprint.

Establish Guardian Fire as an authorized or partner/vendor with corporate entities within your assigned sector.

Regularly update the Vice President of Engineering and Compliance to communicate status of activities and performance.

Qualifications

Experience with NFPA, ASTM, UL, FM, & ICC codes and standards.

Knowledge of fire protection systems, including: fire sprinkler systems, fire pumps, standpipes, fire hydrant, clean agent systems, inert gas systems, wet & dry chemical systems, fire alarm, and mass notification systems

Hands-on experience in fire protection system design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance

Strong desire and ability to tackle a wide variety of problems within and outside direct area of expertise

Exceptional relationship-building, leadership, and communication skills.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field

Prior experience with a fire protection contractor or manufacturer ()

Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification ()

Benefits

401K with a company match

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company paid Short Term

Company paid Long Term

Company paid Life and AD&D insurance

Pre-tax accounts for health and dependent care

Aflac

Vacation and Personal time

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Guardian Fire Protection Services is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her , , , , , , , , , marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a , protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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