Fire Protection Engineer Graduate

Overview

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.

A Fire Protection Engineer Graduate will perform 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.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

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)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more...
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Note:

Compensation for this position is $39-41 hourly, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. The actual salary range may vary.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Preparation of programming documents, schematic documents, design development documents, and construction documents as directed
• Performing various aspects of fire protection engineering on projects, or portions of projects, as directed by a Fire Protection Engineer or Senior Fire Protection Engineer and in conformance with the applicable zoning ordinances, standards and specifications.
• Working closely with the Fire Protection Engineer or Senior Fire Protection Engineer to develop a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of fire protection engineering
• Preparation of marketing and presentation materials as directed
• Performing various duties associated with the bidding process, including preparing addenda and amendments and opening and tabulating bids as directed
• Performing various duties associated with the construction phase, including field visits, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings as directed
• Complying with quality control policies and procedures
• Learn and implement department and company standards
• Participating in team meetings and coordinating efforts with other team members
• Actively participate in education, mentoring and IDP programs
• Working with, responding to, and taking direction from the Department Director, Project Manager, Design Manager, Senior Fire Protection Engineer and senior management

• Ability to prepare effective and concise documents
• Possess technical precision and creative design skills
• Ability to make effective presentations to a variety of groups
• Have a can-do attitude with a desire to provide outstanding professional services
• Be dedicated to his or her professional development as well as the success of colleagues and the firm as a whole

• Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum or a post-graduate degree in Fire Protection Engineering (preferred)
• Bachelor of Science from an ABET-accredited 4-, 5-, or 6-year engineering program in Mechanical Engineering
• Completed or be in a position to complete the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam and all other state requirements for certification as an EIT is preferred.
• Ability to complete all requirements for PE licensure within 60 months after being hired is preferred.
• Understanding of sustainable design principles and design practices and pursuing LEED AP accreditation is desirable.
• Additional certifications such as CDT, CCS, or CCCA are encouraged to reflect personal growth in the profession and an ever increasing knowledge base to enhance the design and documentation process.
• Active membership in NSPE, SFPE, NFPA or other related professional organizations is desirable
• A Fire Protection Engineer Graduate should be able to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, and information management.

Preferred

Skills:

• Working familiarity with design/production and fire protection analysis software to a point of being able to utilize the software in the development of project documents and interact with other project team members in their use of the software is highly desirable.
• Successful completion of at least one student internship is desirable.
• Prior experience in an Engineering or multi-discipline Architectural & Engineering firm is desirable.
• Familiarity with applicable building codes and standards is desirable

At JMT, we prioritize a healthy work/life balance and offer a flexible hybrid working schedule. JMT offers a hybrid work schedule. The selected…