Fire Protection Engineer PE Valley, MD

Join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients—while making a meaningful impact on our communities and the world through the projects we help bring to life.

Clark Nexsen is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer. The Fire Protection Engineer position is a technical role within the firm focused on project execution for a variety of multi- and single-discipline facility design projects. The Fire Protection Engineer will be responsible for performing multiple aspects of fire protection engineering services on multi-discipline building design projects of small to large scope for commercial and government facilities, as well as single discipline fire protection engineering projects of small to large scope.

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)

Compensation for this position is $48-52/hour, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

• Performing all aspects of fire protection design services including conceptual studies, programming, schematic documents, design development documents, and construction documents under the direct supervision of a Senior Fire Protection Engineer or the Department Director
• Meeting with clients to prepare and validate scope of work
• Preparation of marketing and presentation materials as directed
• Obtain guidance from Senior Fire Protection Engineer and the Department Director as necessary to resolve technical and coordination issues and conflicting criteria
• Direct and supervise the work of support staff assigned to the project, particularly where unusual or difficult problems are encountered
• Performing fire protection services associated with the bidding process, including preparing addenda and amendments and opening and tabulating bids as directed
• Performing fire protection services associated with the construction phase, including field visits, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings
• Complying with the company’s quality control practices and procedures
• Working with, responding to, and taking direction from the Department Director, Managing Principals, Project Managers, Design Managers, Operations Directors and senior management
• Working with a multi-discipline team of architects, engineers, interior designers and landscape architects
• Participating in team meetings and coordinating efforts with other team members
• Directing, supervising and training junior fire protection staff as directed
• Mentoring and monitoring the professional development of junior fire protection staff

• Perform Senior Fire Protection Engineer tasks as directed
• Serve in the role of Design Manager on projects as assigned
• Preparing scope and fee proposals for the fire protection portion of multi-discipline projects or single-discipline, fire protection-only projects
• Conduct project code analysis for review by a Senior Fire Protection Engineer or the Department Director
• Selection and layout of the fire protection systems, including consideration of alternative systems
• Preparing accurate, complete, and code-compliant drawings and specifications for schematic, design development, and construction document submittals.
• Developing details of building system components
• Reviewing calculations and all work products produced by fire protection EITs, graduates, or designers assigned to the project
• Reviewing all drawings produced by CADD technicians assigned to the project
• Developing discipline specifications for review…