Fire Protection Specialist

A design and architecture firm dedicated to defining the next generation of Living,

Learning and Healing Environments is hiring. The family-oriented culture aims to provide an exceptional employment experience through which we deliver extraordinary service. From our four regionally located offices in Charlotte, North Carolina, Roanoke,
Virginia, Louisville, Kentucky and Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
, we provide specialization in the design of senior living, education, healthcare and government facilities nationwide.

for commercial buildings. A salary plus bonus and benefits package will be offered. T, W, Th and remotely M,

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This position will perform all aspects of engineering as it relates to individually assigned

projects. An engineering degree is a plus but not required; your relevant work experience will

suffice. The Plumbing/Fire Protection Designer will meet the following list of requirements and

must have the ability to:

• Meet with architects and other team members to determine appropriate plumbing and fire protection systems, location, and preliminary cost estimates.
• Perform appropriate fieldwork to determine a design direction, including making educated decisions on system designs and upgrades.
• Experience with system layout, calculation, and sizing of piping and equipment.
• Work with architects, clients, and other engineering disciplines to coordinate systems during design and production drawings.
• Perform plumbing system and fire protection system design calculations.
• Understand national standard plumbing codes, building codes and NFPA codes
• Understand construction plans of plumbing and fire protection systems
• Prepare contract documents to design and provide concepts for schematic design packages using latest version of Auto Cad and/or Revit software, Hydra Cad/HydraCALC is a plus.
• To develop technical construction specifications to appropriately support project design and drawings.
• Assist in plumbing and fire protection construction administration of the project, including shop drawing review, site visits, cost proposal evaluations, and response to questions from the field.
• Strong written and communication skills are a must with the ability to multi-task – working on simultaneous project assignments, each in different phases.

• Associate’s degree in a related engineering/science discipline with a sound knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Graduate and/or registered Professional Engineer is a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or REVIT software (REVIT preferred)
• Understanding of the national standard plumbing codes, building codes and NFPA codes
• Understanding construction plans of plumbing and fire protection systems

• ASPE (American Society of Plumbing Engineers) CPDT, OR CPD, preferred or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment.