Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited institution., 5+ years of experience in Fire Protection design, particularly in the Federal government market., Licensed Professional Engineer with proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit., Strong problem-solving skills and excellent oral and written communication abilities..

Key responsabilities:

Provide fire protection and life safety input on renovation designs for DoD or GSA projects.

Lead coordination of fire protection engineering elements and ensure compliance with codes and standards.

Conduct facility surveillance assessments and assist with fire alarm operations.

Review and approve contract documents related to fire protection changes in buildings and infrastructure.

Job description

ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES

The Tepa Companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians. They deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing and technology services. Established in 2005, the Tepa Companies employ people in offices across the United States, including California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, and Texas.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole and subsequently, our Tribe.

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

LOCATION - Remote

This role is eligible to participate in Tepa’s Remote Work Program, which offers the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to support the design efforts for a variety of project types. This role will primarily be working on renovation designs that are tied to the DoD or GSA projects. The role will majority work on project designs but will also be involved with design reviews and construction commissioning (making sure the designs are installed correctly).

Job Functions:

Provides fire protection and life safety input on renovation designs that are tied to DoD or GSA.
Leads coordination of fire protection engineering and life safety elements of the fire protection program, and in the operation of fire protection surveillance and alarm systems operations in compliance with current codes and standards and best industry practice.
Conducts facility surveillance assessments.
Assists with site-wide fire alarm operations.
Reviews authorization basis documents relating to fire protection.
Leads or supervises the research of information for fire protection life safety, and code compliance related activities.
Supports construction and commissioning of new facility projects, significant facility modifications, and new or modified programmatic and research activities for fire protection and life safety compliance to requirements and project specs.
Reviews, provides feedback and approves contract documents consisting of drawings and specifications, which define changes to buildings and infrastructure.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or similar from Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited college or university
5+ years of Fire Protection design experience
Licensed Professional Engineer
Design experience in at the Federal government market
Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit
Capability of working on multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems
Strong oral and written communication skills

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