Fire Protection Designer

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As part of the Buildings Group for Garver, this Fire Protection Designer will be responsible for developing fire protection designs in support of various Buildings Business Line projects.

Specifically, this role will include projects related to leading the planning, design, and commissioning of:

• Building fire protection systems
• Building fire suppression systems
• Building fire alarm systems

Additional responsibilities include coordination with other support disciplines, coordination with regional offices, assisting fire protection engineers in design of building projects, following quality assurance and quality control plans.

• Knowledge of fire protection, suppression, and alarm principles
• Interfacing with project teams on project design, delivery, and construction
• Managing project budget and schedule compliance
• Fire protection design throughout the project lifecycle from concept, design, and construction phases
• Utilizing BIM design software to produce construction drawings
• Utilizing software‑based calculation tools for design calculations
• Managing multiple assignments concurrently
• Responsible for time management and product quality
• Following Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
• Responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs and overall team needs

• 5‑10 years of building fire protection design and construction experience
• Knowledge base of fire protection engineering principals related to building fire protection designs
• Proven experience with fire protection designs, including detailed plans and specifications for building projects
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills
• Experience with Autodesk Revit
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite

• NICET certification in Fire Protection
• Experience with AIA Master Spec
• Knowledge of Federal Agencies design criteria

Garver offers its employees programs such as company‑paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program, Garver walks the talk when it comes to work‑life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee‑owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people‑first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status.

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