Fire Protection Engineer (New Graduate) – 307499

Fire Protection Engineer (New Graduate) – 307499

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
SUSTAINABLE & RESILIENT SOLUTIONS (SRS) PRACTICE
Michael Baker International seamlessly integrates all our service offerings – architecture, planning, landscape architecture, engineering and management – to solve client challenges from multiple vantage points, providing unsurpassed holistic, sustainable, and innovative solutions. From high-profile, high-image landmarks to low-cost, utilitarian solutions, our professionals know how to balance image and cost appropriately for each unique situation. At Michael Baker International, we believe that the beauty of a project resides both in performance and aesthetics – “success” to us is measured by functionality, value, and exceeding clients expectations to “Make a Difference.”

DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker International is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join our team at our Pittsburgh, PA or Denver, CO office. The Fire Protection Engineer will be responsible for completing projects with moderate supervision. Projects include all aspects of fire protection engineering design from cradle to grave. This includes the responsibilities of proposal preparation, complete system design, site evaluations, and testing and commissioning of systems. Typical projects and types of systems include: fire sprinklers, fire pumps, high expansion foam, clean agent systems, fire alarm and mass notification systems. Typical buildings and facilities include: office buildings, storage and warehouses, aircraft hangars, and maintenance facilities.
Complete fire protection system designs and be the designer of record for sprinkler, fire pump, fire alarm and mass notification systems
Be responsible for project budgets and project work schedules
Assist junior staff with project completion
Perform hydraulic calculations for sprinkler and fire pump design
Analyze life safety requirements for buildings, including building code compliance, occupant load calculations and egress analysis
Perform on-site system evaluations and assist with final system testing
Summarize submittals and contractor Requests for Information for review
Coordinate designs with other engineering disciplines

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
0-2 years of professional experience
EIT, or ability to obtain within 1 year;
Knowledge of fire protection systems, including: fire sprinkler systems, fire pumps, clean agent systems, high expansion foam systems, fire alarm and mass notification systems
Knowledge and/or experience of building and design codes, specifically IBC, NFPA 101, NFPA 13 and NFPA 72
AutoCAD and/or Revit experience preferred
Experience in the design of fire protection systems preferred

COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $57,000 – $90,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, g netic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.