Fire Protection Engineer II

About Cromwell Cromwell Architects Engineers offers the opportunity to be part of something bigger. Many of our staff boast long-term careers with the firm – some reaching over 40 years. As a full-service firm there are opportunities to advance within the organization as you pursue your vocation. We strive to place employee passion and personal commitments in a healthy relationship with their work commitments.

Our team welcomes you to explore opportunities that will allow you to be part of an organization that prides itself on innovation and dedication, while working together to exceed expectations.

EOE M/F/D/VBenefits

Overtime paid as straight time for hours over 40 per week

Cost of Living Increase Year-end Bonus
401(k) Match Position Purpose The Fire Protection Engineer designs and implements fire protection alarm and suppression systems to ensure safety and compliance with fire safety regulations in various environments. The Engineer will work closely with architects, engineers and builders to integrate fire protection systems into building designs during the construction  compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Perform calculations and design fire alarm, fire suppression, and life safety systems

Prepare specifications based on design

Review design drawings in relation to plans and specifications

Analyze potential fire hazards in buildings and new designs providing recommendations

Ensure all fire protections systems meet local, state, and federal fire codes and standards.

Stay updated on fire safety technologies and techniques, conducting experiments and field tests to evaluate new systems and materials.

Meet with owners and understand project requirements.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Travel: 10%, to project sites for surveys and meetings.

Competencies Experience in Revit, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent communication and time management skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, including multi-disciplined design teams

Work Environment 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.

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance visions, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Prolonged period of sitting or standing at a desk while working on a computer.

Exposure to outside elements when on location site.

Qualifications / Prior Experience Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years’ experience in fire protection engineering or a related discipline.

Proficiency in fire protection design software and knowledge of building codes is essential.

PE license preferred.