Fire Protection Engineer

Job#: 2043642

Job Description:

Apex Systems, the Nation’s 2nd largest Technical Staffing and Services Firm, has an opening for a Fire Protection Engineer in both Dallas, Texas and or Overland Park, Kansas, Contract Position! 
*If you are interested in this role, please email your resume and to [email protected]
 

Fire Protection Engineer
Location: Hybrid / Dallas , Texas & or Overland Park, Kansas
Length: 6+ months contract
Schedule: TBD
Summary:
The fire protection engineer is responsible for reviewing and evaluating the facility and equipment to determine the appropriate fire protection requirements.  Projects supported by the group are primarily Power Plants, Oil and Gas processing facilities, Water Treatment Plants and Data Center facilities. 
 

• Understand and apply state and local codes and standards. (i.e.: IBC, IFC, NFPA, etc.…)
• Proactively manage and communicate fire protection requirements to both internal and external clients on assigned projects.
• Generate: Code and hazard analysis review documents, detailed fire protection specifications, piping and instrument diagrams, hydraulic calculations.
• Review detailed sprinkler and alarm drawings/calculations for accuracy and compliance with codes.
• Communications with city and local official and apply for city variance where needed.
• Independently apply knowledge and maintain a culture that supports the implementation of quality.
• Ensure compliance with B&V procedures and policies. Maintain a culture of safety. 

• PE License is required for the role
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience performing fire protection engineering related duties.
• The candidate must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and be in active pursuit of or already have  a Professional Engineer registration in Fire Protection or Mechanical engineering.
• Candidate must be experienced or familiar with Power Plants, Oil and Gas processing facility, Water treatment facility or Data Centers.
• Strong communications skills, Drive for results, Schedule and priority aware, Planning, Conflict management, Informing, Listening, and Capable of dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards.
• Intermediate knowledge of company quality program.
• Intermediate knowledge of construction & constructability practices & principles.
• Intermediate knowledge of procurement & contract administration.

 
Education:    
Requires a bachelors or master’s degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical or Electrical engineering from an ABET accredited program in the USA.
 The candidate must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and be in active pursuit of or already have a Professional Engineer registration in Fire Protection or Mechanical engineering.

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