Remote Fire Protection Engineer

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with technical support centers in South East Asia and East Africa, that provide program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

The Fire Protection Engineer will provide design plans and supervise all the activities of all aspects of fire protection engineering works.

Key responsibilities:

• Work under the direction of Managers (Design and Project) on tasks related to Fire Protection Engineering, including but not limited to fire protection requirements, fire protection equipment, fire hazards, firefighting, and fire detection and alarm system (FDAS)
• Recommend changes to SFPE procedures and drawings/design documents. Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using well-defined engineering procedures, which may include routine and diagnostic testing of components and systems and engineering studies
• Apply sound engineering principles to provide technically correct, timely, and cost-effective recommendations Perform standard fire protection design tasks such as sprinkler design and criteria specification, preliminary hydraulic calculations, fire pump selection, and fire detection and alarm system layout
• Review A/E drawings for conformance with model and local codes, as well as NFPA standards
• Research models and local codes, as well as nationally recognized standards to assist in the development of alternate methods of code compliance
• Develop reports, letters, and memos (as necessary) with the assistance of other engineers
• Perform hazardous materials assessments in different facilities per requirements
• Continually expand and improve technical and business skills set under own initiative with instruction, guidance, and direction from others
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualification to be successful in the role:

• Degree in any related course
• Licensed Fire Protection Engineer / Certified Fire Protection Inspector is preferred
• Minimum five (5) years of related engineering experience (combination of design, field/site, inspection and testing, product review and approval)
• Ability to deliver complete design package which includes design drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates, schedule of works, and other related documents
• Working knowledge of local and international regulatory requirements and industry standards specifically related to Fire Protection, Fire Safety, and Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
• Knowledgeable of applicable local and international codes and standards related to Fire Protection, Fire Safety and Fire Detection, and Alarm Systems such as UFC, IBC, NFPA, and BS Standards
• Proficiency in communicating (orally and in writing) with exactness, clarity, and brevity
• Computer literate with documentation and reports (i.e. MS Office or equivalent and CAD familiarity)
• Can work and communicate virtually through TEAMS, SKYPE, WEBEX, or equivalent virtual meetings
• Ability to provide quick response to fire protection technical queries on short notice
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently to establish deadlines under the direction of a Project/Design Manager or client directly
• Strong work ethic with a desire to excel in all assignments and continually exceed expectation

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere.  We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Professionally, Up and Down The Line.

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!