Fire Protection Engineer

Responsibilities

• Research and gather information.
• Operate CAD equipment and software to create, modify, and finalize fire protection drawings for construction projects and design reports.
• Work from drawings, sketches or scanned images, customer drawings, or government drawings or specifications.
• Prepare final drawings, verify dimensions, ensure information is consistent across drawings, and confirm completeness.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, construction cost estimates, and basis for design for Fire Protection including fire sprinkler, fire alarm, and life safety code analysis.
• Modify plans using manual drafting techniques and draft finished designs from sketches.
• Conform to the established filing system for production drawings.
• Interpret specifications to meet city, state, and Federal requirements as needed.
• Prepare periodic project status reports and review contract requirements to understand deliverables per phase.
• Revise documents per markup by project lead and management; prepare submission packages per contract requirements.
• Provide marketing and technical support; present and speak for the department at meetings and conferences.
• Conduct site investigations and make field measurements; create project schedules to meet submittal dates.
• Coordinate work activities with other departments and regulatory agencies; learn and apply fire protection engineering principles and processes.
• Mentor junior staff; develop design concepts and project goals; manage multiple tasks and schedules.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and opinions of probable construction costs; review project financial health.
• Follow up on contractual obligations and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering.
• Licensed in Fire Protection Engineering is required.
• Minimum of three years of industry experience; experience with Federal Government project delivery.
• Proficiency with CAD and manual drafting; ability to follow project CAD standards and procedures.
• Ability to modify existing drawings to minimize new work and create new drawings when needed, in a timely fashion.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Prepare accurate detailed drawings from data from field surveys, as-built drawings, markups, worksheets, and design sketches; self-check for accuracy.
• Proficient with standard drafting software and plotters; able to operate MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of codes, regulations, engineering systems, and construction methods; understanding of project delivery methods and contracts.
• Ability to develop project programs, initial design concepts, and establish project goals; proven client management experience.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills; self-starter with strong follow-through; capable of handling multiple tasks and schedules.
• Valid driver’s license.

Technologies

• AutoCAD
• CAD software
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Plotters

Benefits

• 100% Employee Owned

Location

• Waipahu, HI (onsite)

Salary

• USD 85,000 - 120,000 per year

How to apply

• Apply directly online at www.bowersandkubota.com