Job DescriptionPosition: Fire Protection Engineer (FPE)Above Group OverviewWe offer you the opportunity to put your passion and your God given talents and abilities to use.
Our goal is to attract and develop skilled, called, and passionate people to impact our devoted customers and our team.
We want to attract immensely creative employees with an ability to inspire, motivate, and challenge others.For more information, see www.abovegroupinc.com.Our People StrategyWe believe in a people strategy to be the fundamental driver of our organization.
While we can never reach a perfect organizational model, we can certainly strive towards it in our daily efforts and mission.Fire Protection Engineer (FPE)The PositionThe Fire Protection Engineer for Above Group shall contribute and support Fire Protection engineering, fire and life safety systems, code compliance, and risk assessment efforts for the firm.
The FPE shall be a graduated engineer from an ABET accredited institution who shall directly contribute to the Firm and its success through engineering and design efforts.
The ideal candidate will be capable of developing comprehensive fire protection plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
The FPE is also responsible for contributing to the growth of the team by leading and mentoring them in expanding their capabilities and contributions.
The FPE shall execute engineering and design duties as required to ensure quality products.The FPE shall be an Engineer registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) at a minimum (preference given to FPE licensed in Florida).
Additional credentials are encouraged and desired.The FPE is an Engineer by education and experience:Ability to combine personal judgment with project information and knowledge of codes and standards to implement design criteria.Has expertise in fire protection, fire alarm, and life safety systems.
Knowledge and experience with HVAC, mechanical, plumbing and utility systems a plus.
Priority given to experience with healthcare facilities, central plant infrastructure (boiler systems, chilled water systems), and aerospace facilities.Experience with HASS (or similar program).
Knowledge of Microsoft Project is a plus.Ability to work well in a team environment and as an individual.
Communicates well with individuals in the organization.Capable of interpreting information set forth in a Scope of Work, Basis of Design, field surveys and code research.Project involvement: Engineer of record from concept phase, through construction documents and construction administration.Directs and mentors subordinate staff, where applicable, of their responsibilities on a daily basis.The FPE is an Engineering Designer:Experience with hydraulic calculations, fire pump sizing, fire alarm battery sizing.Designs layout of distribution systems and equipment locations in coordination with team members within the discipline, as well as project team members in other disciplines.Proficient with design drawing software including Revit and AutoCAD.Performs system calculations.
Sizes and selects system components.Reviews shop drawing submittals, and travels to job sites to perform field verification.The FPE develops organizational skills including technical writing and time management:Uses excellent writing skills to author basis of design (BOD) narratives, design criteria documents, Engineering Reports, and other high quality highly technical written documents as needed.Uses excellent writing skills to edit design specifications; respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) incorporating information from project documents, specifications, shop drawings and design criteria; and prepare meeting notes.Reads relevant project correspondence and maintains project design files.Minimum RequirementsMinimum of 5 years experience (post degree) working for an MEP Engineering Firm or an AE Firm.Professional Engineering (PE) License.Current/Active NCEES registration in good standing.Proficient in REVIT.Desire and ability to work remote.
Local candidates will have the option to work in the office or develop a hybrid schedule.Excellent Communication skills, both oral and written.U.S.
or Permanent of the U.S.
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