Fire Protection Designer
$80k - $100kSalas O'Brien
Fire Protection Designer
At Salas O'Brien we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That's why we're committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they'll receive great total rewards along the way.
Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
The Fire Protection designer will lead Revit production, drafting coordination, and construction documents for fire protection systems. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on projects in a variety of market sectors including DOD, Federal and Private Space Industry projects. This position is offered in a hybrid work environment, with a combination of in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility.
In this role, you will:
- Lead Revit production and preparation of fire protection construction documents for multiple projects.
- Produce complex floor plans, riser diagrams, schedules, details, and equipment layouts for new and renovation projects.
- Work independently with minimal oversight.
- Coordinate Revit models with mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural disciplines.
- Discuss design during architect/client design review meetings and coordinate design development.
- Lead clash detection and resolution coordination issues during design development.
- Manage drawing deliverables, deadlines, and production priorities for assigned projects.
- Prepare design calculations and selection of equipment for building fire protection systems.
- Write and edit fire protection specifications, engineering reports, and other technical design documentation.
- Familiarity with applicable industry codes and standards and apply requirements to project designs.
- Support construction administration through submittal reviews, RFIs, punch walks, field revisions, and as-built updates.
Operational Responsibilities:
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to internal standards, training, and quality control procedures.
- Support proposals, bid site visits, and business development efforts as needed.
You will be a great fit if:
- You have a minimum of 5+ years of fire protection design experience
- Must have working knowledge of the ASHRAE, ASME, NFPA, and NEC; with a preference for knowledge of the IBC, IMC, IECC, and IPC requirements.
Skills/abilities:
- Proficient in performing hydraulic calculations and using industry standard software such as AutoSPRINK or similar.
- Proficient in Bluebeam Revu, Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office
- Familiarity with codes, standards, and design guidelines
- Excellent work ethic and attitude
- Good communication and time management skills
- Interpersonal communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance, and prioritize work
Location: Merritt Island, FL/Bethesda, MD
Work Authorization/Security Clearance:
- Must be a US Citizen for Security Clearance requirements.
Compensation & Benefits:
The expected base salary range for this role in Merritt Island is $80,000 - $100,000 USD per year and in Bethesda, MD is $90,000 - $110,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:
Salas O'Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O'Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
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