Fire Protection Engineer

Fire Protection Engineer

The incumbent of this position serves as a Fire Protection Engineer in the Center Operations Division. Typical responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the duties listed below:

Prepares engineering designs for the construction and/or installation of fire detection and fire suppression apparatus, appliances, devices and systems. Designs typically involve the development of detailed plans, specifications, calculations, construction cost estimate, and statement of work.

Prepares statements of work and cost estimates for contractor support to develop designs.

Performs analyses and calculations within his/her discipline, including the analysis of technical proposals and designs by contractors and others.

Provides technical support within his/her discipline during construction, which includes field inspections, submittal review and project meeting attendance.

Provides additional technical support in areas of smoke control/management, building layout and space planning for life safety purposes, emergency exits, elevator fire recall, risk analysis, and post-fire investigation and analysis.

Performs assessments of existing and proposed facilities for fire hazards, life safety compliance and other risks. Identifies potential hazards and implements mitigation methods.

Ensures the proper design, construction and arrangement of facilities to mitigate fire damage.

Maintains knowledge of current fire protection codes and technologies through research and training.

Assures assigned projects comply with applicable codes and standards, including FAA Orders and directives.

Collaborates with other engineers and design professionals to create complete design packages and ensure proper coordination with structural fire resistance, fire rated construction and means of egress.

Coordinates project activities with other agencies, contractors, utility companies, state and local government authorities, and the general public.

Serves as the technical representative for FAA contracting officers on assigned projects. May be assigned as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on study, design, or construction projects.

Estimates, manages and accounts for assigned project and operations funding, in accordance with applicable regulations, policy, and sound accounting practices.

Evaluates and reports on the operational condition of fire protection and fire detection systems, including providing potential solutions to restore or resolve systems of inadequate condition and/or performance.

Develops reports and/or master project list to ensure fire protection and fire detection systems meet all requirements and function properly into the future.

Develops and oversees execution of fire system test plans, including evaluation and recommendations based on outcome(s).

Performs other duties as assigned.

Plans and accomplishes highly complex and challenging projects/programs and other work activities under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced engineer. May act as a principal technical specialist or as a project/program manager or team leader for large work activities.

Contacts are internal and external. Often represents FAA as a senior technical point of contact on projects, programs and other work activities. Communicates results to all levels internally (within an LOB/SO or across LOB's/SO's) and externally. Plays a lead role in drafting, reviewing, and editing reports or contractual documents for final approval prior to external distribution. Presents briefings to obtain consensus/approval on policies. Coordinates significant technical matters with representatives of external organizations.