Fire Protection Engineer
BBandE is a full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BBandE team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors.
Position Summary
BBandE is currently looking for a Fire Protection Engineer to provide Fire Protection Engineering design support services to support Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects and associated efforts undertaken by NAVFAC Pacific, Planning Design and Construction Directorate, Design Division (PDC4) at NAVFAC Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Performs fire protection engineering for new and existing facilities to include analysis/basis, plans, specifications, calculations and estimates for acquisition of active and passive fire protection systems for protection of various facility types; fire protection systems include, but are not limited to, water-based fire suppression system, standpipe system, chemical-based fire suppression system, gaseous clean agent fire suppression system, fire pump and control system, water supply and storage system, firefighting access and fire hydrant systems, advance early warning and conventional fire alarm/detection and mass notification system, fire alarm reporting system, smoke control/management system, structural fireproofing system, firestop system, national recognized testing laboratory testing requirements, life safety and means of egress system, fire resistance rated construction and opening protective systems, facility mutual fire exposure protection system, building code allowable facility size regulations, electrical hazard classifications, hazardous material/waste protection, life safety power supply system, marking and illumination of egress system, etc.
Coordinates with team members to execute project scope, schedules, and budgets in conformance with the project and customer requirements
Facilitates the minimization of project delays by providing technical reviews and recommendations when requested within predetermined timeframes
Researches codes, guidance, policies, procedures, processes, criteria and Federal laws and regulations and provides sound technical recommendations both verbally and in writing
Applies innovative technical principles, practices and theories to the resolution of technical issues
Coordinates with the Government client, NAVFAC team members, leadership, project stakeholders, and various regulatory agencies
Coordinates and facilitates meetings, makes recommendations based on project requirements, coordinates workflow processes, schedules/coordinates plans of actions and milestones (POAMs) and effectively communicates findings to project personnel; provides written minutes for all meetings
Reviews technical reports, RFIs, designs, design changes for both design-build and design bid build projects, project deliverables, submittals, cost proposals from contractors, etc. to ensure compliance with customer and RFP requirements
Provides technical support for the review of the commissioning plan, design and construction submittals, and field inspections
Provides technical support for the construction field activities
Provides summary of accomplishments during weekly meetings and in a prepared monthly status report
Field investigations are excluded; no travel required
Key Qualifications
US Citizen
Security Clearance: Secret (Tier 3 preferred) or ability to obtain
Demonstrated experience performing fire protection engineering for new and existing facilities to include analysis/basis, plans, specifications, calculations and estimates for acquisition of active and passive fire protection systems for protection of various facility types
Well versed with the National Electric Code
Demonstrated knowledge of broad-based Engineering principles and versed in the discipline being hired
Sound understanding of technical concepts, principles and practices applicable to multi-disciplined engineering project design
Demonstrated experience in preparing correspondence, written reports, and in briefing management personnel
Demonstrated experience in the use and application of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), AutoCAD and/or Revit, etc.
The ability to adapt to new software such as eCMS, MS Teams and Zoom may also be necessary
P.E. desired, but not required
Experience and Education
Minimum of 6 years of Design Management and/or Design experience
Graduate of an accredited Engineering college curriculum (4-year degree)
Physical Requirements
Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 60% of the time
Able to operate office equipment, including computer, copy machine, phone, etc.
Capable of light lifting, under 10 lbs.
BBandE is an employee-owned firm and offers a full competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(k).
If you are interested in joining our close-knit community of professionals, please submit your resume/qualifications and salary requirements. All offers of employment at BBandE, Inc. are contingent upon a thorough background check conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary and per State and Federal laws.
*BBandE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
