Fire Protection Engineer II

Summit Companies is a premier firm in the Fire Sprinkler and Fire Life Safety industry with offices throughout the U.S. Summit Fire National Consulting (SFNC) is a rapidly growing consulting engineering business and is moving to expand its operations in several locations across the US.

We are seeking a Fire Protection Engineer II to provide services such as life safety code consulting, sprinkler/suppression system design, fire alarm system design and performance-based fire consulting both locally and nationally. We are flexible with the location of our consulting staff in all US regions.

• Design and evaluation of fire suppression, fire alarm and smoke control systems, analysis of fire-rated separations, means of egress, and other fire life safety features in buildings.
• Building code consulting and fire code consulting for the construction industry.
• Fire and egress analysis and performance-based fire protection solutions for clients.
• Classification and evaluation of hazardous locations and materials.
• Report writing and documentation.
• On-site inspections and observations.

• Manage project scope of services and budgets.
• Work with the authorities having jurisdiction to assist our customers in presenting fire protection approaches to the authorities and achieving the desired results.
• Meeting with new and existing customers as part of project performance.
• Collaboration with Summit Fire National Consulting team on larger projects and national accounts.
• Attendance at regional conferences and association meetings to promote the capabilities of the Summit Companies.
• Participation in industry and professional organizations.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, preferably Fire Protection Engineering, or Fire Protection Engineering Technology.
• Professional Engineering License[DS1]
• 5+ years of experience in code consulting, design of systems, and fire protection engineering.
• Experience and knowledge of NFPA Codes and Standards, and International Building and Fire Codes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Experience with hydraulic calculation, fire and smoke simulation, egress and pedestrian movement models or suppression system design programs is a plus.
• Bluebeam, AutoCAD or REVIT experience is desirable.

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with Summit's Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
• Up to 25% travel.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to drive, bend, kneel, balance, lift <20lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, reach above and below shoulders, stoop, and twist. Up to 25% Travel may be required. Up to 25% travel may be required.

Work Environment:

Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office or remote setting, work alone and with others. Employees will occasionally be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.