Fire Protection Engineer (Junior or Mid-level)

Job Description

Job Description

Strategic Alliance Business Group LLC (SABG)

Jr/ Mid Fire Protection Engineer Job Description

DESCRIPTION: Strategic Alliance Business Group LLC (SABG) is a fast growing, privately held, small business, government contracting company. SABG is both a woman-owned small business and a service disabled veteran owned small business providing superior technical support services to Government and Commercial Customers. SABG maintains a high performance culture that emphasizes superior quality, productivity, process improvement, recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce. If you are driven with a “can-do” attitude and eager to support a fast growing company, this may be the opportunity you have been looking for.

JOB TITLE: Jr/Mid Fire Protection Engineer

REQUISITION #: NCR-1380-25-FBI FPSS

CLEARANCE: At least a DoD Secret clearance

LOCATION: Quantico, VA or Washington DC

REPORTS TO: FBI FPSS Program Manager

FLSA STATUS: Regular Full-Time Exempt

SUMMARY: SABG is hiring for a Junior or Mid Level Fire Protection Engineer to support FBI in Quantico, VA or Washington DC. This position will work on-site 5x a week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate with project managers and other personnel/contractors, and other project team members on projects as necessary.
• Assist in the development of reports and studies.
• Collaborate and assist in resolving critical issues with a multidiscipline team of architects, engineer and federal agency clients.
• Understand and be able to implement standards as outlined in the Program of Requirements (POR). Suggest edits and updates to the POR, as applicable.
• Manage design of projects throughout the project, from programming to post-occupancy.
• Review proposal documents for accuracy and ability to meet standards. Provide comment and/or recommendations as necessary.
• Perform design reviews and submit comments in required format.
• Review architectural, electrical, and mechanical floor plans utilizing various NFPA and IBC codes and standards.
• Possess and utilize knowledge and understanding of the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), especially as it pertains to Means of Egress Systems and Components. Ensure all designs meet these standards.
• Review vendor shop drawings and equipment submittals for sprinkler system and fire alarm systems for compliance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 72.
• Review sprinkler system hydraulic calculations, hydrant flow text data, and fire pump performance curves.
• Possess the knowledge and ability to suggest and equivalent level of protection when strict code compliance cannot be achieved.
• Inspect facilities and clearly identify deficiencies with respect to Means of Egress, Sprinkler Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, Emergency Lighting, Electrical Arrangements, Fire Rated Partitions, Storage Arrangements, etc.
• Ability to act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) with respect to Fire Protection and Life Safety at design meetings and on-site construction meetings.
• Attend site surveys and make on-the-spot recommendations regarding acceptability of a building with respect to Life Safety code requirements for Exit Remoteness, Exit Capacity, and Discharge.
• Ability to test Fire and Life Safety Systems including, but not limited to, sprinklers, fire alarm, emergency lighting, and elevator recall during Substantial Completion Inspections. Make recommendations to the project manager on whether the space can be accepted and occupied safely.
• Provide on-site field survey measurements and verification.

SUPERVISION: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering with at least 2-5 years of experience in a construction, architecture, or engineering related field in lieu of the education requirement.
• Superior communication and organization development skills.
• Experience in managing people. Have strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and manage cross-functional teams.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Proficient in most current version of AutoCAD software.
• Skilled in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment.
• Expert in Microsoft Office and industry/project software packages to include but not be limited to latest versions of (PM Prolog, Newforma, Microsoft Project, Primavera, RS Means, Buzz saw or other cloud-based construction management protocols, etc.).

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; and uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; and able to read and interpret written information.
• Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; and upholds organizational values.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritize and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks, if needed; and develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and/or procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to write and type on a computer. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job duties are performed in a manufacturing/office environment utilizing standard office equipment such as a computer, photocopier, and telephone. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

FOR OUR SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS:SABG values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country and we support the hiring of returning Service Members and military spouses. If you are a Veteran or wounded warrior and would like assistance with the employment process at SABG, please contact Beth Rodriguez at brodriguez@gmail.com.

FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If you are a person with a disability or a disabled Veteran and are applying for a job with SABG, we would like to ensure your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please call Beth Rodriguez at brodriguez@sabg.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: Once you complete all steps we are notified of your completed application and we will review. For individuals who meet the requirements of the position, we will contact you and arrange next steps in the interview process.

SABG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled