Fire Safety Specialist

Provide technical support to a team of engineers and technical subject matter experts focusing on fire
protection and life safety. Assist in preparing building and fire code consulting and analysis reports, and fire
engineering analyses specific to fire protection, life safety, and risk.

Perform general code review and fire engineering assessment.
Assist with the technical development of productivity tools.
Perform computer modeling of fire and smoke using Fire Dynamics Simulator (NIST) or similar.
Perform computer modeling of occupant evacuation using spreadsheet calculations, Pathfinder, Evacnet and similar evacuation models.
Assess structural systems exposed to fire through computational methods outlined in standards and
research papers.
Utilize engineering knowledge and judgment to determine appropriate strategies and methods of assessment pertinent to the task at hand.
Perform report writing, computer modeling, research, and development of engineered solutions.
Perform audits of existing buildings for fire safety compliance.
Coordinate with clients, consultants, and enforcing agencies in relation to fire safety aspects of projects
Assist the Principal & National Manager with marketing initiatives and project scope.
Maintain organized project information and a clear understanding of project tasks/schedule.
Coordinate scope and schedule with prospective clients to develop fee proposals for simple projects.

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Required Skills & Experience

Bachelors degree in fire safety/protection engineering or other engineering discipline.
0-4 years work experience working in a fire safety consultancy.
Actively working or willing to work towards professional engineering licensure
Computer software skills: Basic MS Word, Intermediate Outlook and Excel. Good knowledge of fire
modelling software.
Team player: works with and contributes to the project team

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Specific experience with FDS and Pathfinder software
Master's Degree in Fire Protection

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.