Fire Protection Engineer PE

Job Description

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.

• Perform 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
• Work on a multi-discipline design team
• Meet with clients to prepare and validate scope of work
• Prepare 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
• Perform fire protection services associated with the bidding process, including preparing addenda and amendments and opening and tabulating bids as directed
• Perform fire protection services associated with the construction phase, including field visits, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings
• Comply with the company’s quality control practices and procedures
• Work with, respond to, and take direction from the Department Director, Managing Principals, Project Managers, Design Managers, Operations Directors and senior management
• Work with a multi-discipline team of architects, engineers, interior designers and landscape architects
• Participate in team meetings and coordinate efforts with other team members
• Direct, supervise and train junior fire protection staff as directed
• Mentor and monitor 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
• Prepare 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
• Prepare accurate, complete, and code-compliant drawings and specifications for schematic, design development, and construction document submittals
• Develop details of building system components
• Review calculations and all work products produced by fire protection EITs, graduates, or designers assigned to the project
• Review all drawings produced by CADD technicians assigned to the project
• Develop discipline specifications for review by a Senior Fire Protection Engineer or the Department Director
• Coordinate drawings with technical specifications
• Coordinate work product with other disciplines
• Incorporate responses to QC and Gray Team comments into the project documents
• Assist in responding to RFIs, Dr. Check comments, etc.
• Review and respond to CA submittals
• Perform discipline QA/QC review on assigned projects
• Adhere to discipline budget and schedule

• Understanding of sustainable design principles and design practices with LEED AP accreditation 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 participation in NSPE, SFPE, NFPA or other related…