Fire Protection Engineer Job at HGA Architects & Engineers
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Other considerations:
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Equity
Equity is a living, breathing part of who we are and what we do at HGA. Our goal is to ensure that every employee brings their authentic self to work, feels a sense of belonging and works collaboratively to support each other.
Sustainability
We are committed to meeting our clients’ sustainability goals as well as challenging our industry. We aim to develop the expertise and research to push beyond net zero energy to net positive energy; from a neutral effect on health, safety, and resources to a positive one. As the need and desire for sustainability environments grow, so does the focus on high-performance buildings with sound data that we can share back with clients and our design teams.
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Location: Minneapolis, MN
HGA is a leading, award winning architecture, interior design, engineering and planning firm with an excellent opportunity for a talented
Fire Protection Engineer! Join our growing Fire Protection Engineering Department and work alongside our architecture and engineering disciplines. Our portfolio includes the design of health care facilities, corporate headquarters, labs, museums, local, state, and federal government facilities, higher education buildings and campuses, and infrastructure improvements.
In this role you will::
1. participate in the design and/or review of fire protection and life safety systems on multi-discipline projects;
2. coordinate with and support other A/E disciplines;
3. participate in design review meetings and workshops;
4. assist with preparation of comprehensive fire protection packages including fire suppression, fire alarm, smoke management, and life safety;
5. create specification documentation for fire alarm and fire suppression systems;
6. perform fire suppression and alarm systems calculations;
7. evaluate building and life safety requirements including building area and height limitations, building construction types, fire resistive assemblies and opening protections, occupancy classifications, hazards, building egress, and active and passive smoke management systems;
8. provide construction administration support including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, the review of contractor shop drawings and calculations, field inspections, and witnessing testing of fire protection systems;
9. coordinate with all applicable local authority departments to obtain approval at all stages of the project, to include creation of code modification requests and engineering judgements;
10. perform site evaluations and document existing fire protection systems;
11. be responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies; and
12. perform other duties as assigned all under the supervision of Senior Engineers.
You will need to have::
2. coordinate with and support other A/E disciplines;
3. participate in design review meetings and workshops;
4. assist with preparation of comprehensive fire protection packages including fire suppression, fire alarm, smoke management, and life safety;
5. create specification documentation for fire alarm and fire suppression systems;
6. perform fire suppression and alarm systems calculations;
7. evaluate building and life safety requirements including building area and height limitations, building construction types, fire resistive assemblies and opening protections, occupancy classifications, hazards, building egress, and active and passive smoke management systems;
8. provide construction administration support including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, the review of contractor shop drawings and calculations, field inspections, and witnessing testing of fire protection systems;
9. coordinate with all applicable local authority departments to obtain approval at all stages of the project, to include creation of code modification requests and engineering judgements;
10. perform site evaluations and document existing fire protection systems;
11. be responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies; and
12. perform other duties as assigned all under the supervision of Senior Engineers.
- Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related degree from an ABET accredited program
- Professional fire protection engineering experience, including familiarity with the International Code Council (ICC), NFPA 101, NFPA 13, and NFPA 72.
- Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Working knowledge of building codes, fire codes, NFPA standards, FM Global datasheets, military standards, and refinery/industrial API guidelines
- Ability to obtain and maintain access authorization to facilities and data of existing and potential clients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Revit, BIM, and Microsoft Office skills required
Other considerations:
NICET certification in Water-Based System Layout, Fire Alarm Systems, or Special Hazards Systems a plus (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) and may be considered as substitute for Bachelor of Science degree in an otherwise well qualified candidate- Master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering a plus
At HGA, we work to foster an environment where diversity of thought, background and experience creates new energy. Through your curiosity, tenacity, creativity and unique insights you can make an impact every day. That impact is felt by your colleagues and our clients; and by those who inhabit the spaces we create.
Equity
Equity is a living, breathing part of who we are and what we do at HGA. Our goal is to ensure that every employee brings their authentic self to work, feels a sense of belonging and works collaboratively to support each other.
Sustainability
We are committed to meeting our clients’ sustainability goals as well as challenging our industry. We aim to develop the expertise and research to push beyond net zero energy to net positive energy; from a neutral effect on health, safety, and resources to a positive one. As the need and desire for sustainability environments grow, so does the focus on high-performance buildings with sound data that we can share back with clients and our design teams.
#LI-Hybrid
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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