Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Planate management group is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (sdvosb) headquartered in alexandria, virginia, usa with a technical support center in the philippines that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwidePlanate 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 .
The fire protection engineer will guide and direct the management of the technical aspects of fire protection engineering and life safety in relation to building structure at the south-central va healthcare networkEnsure that the designs comply with the national fire protection association (nfpa) requirements.
This position can be done remotely as it is providing reach-back support to houston, tx, new orleans, la, alexandria, la, shreveport, la, jackson, ms, biloxi, ms, little rock, ar (mcclellan and towbin hospitals) and fayetteville, ar areas.
This is contingent on the award of the contract.
Key responsibilities:
Perform design reviews of sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, egress safety requirements
Verify that the completed designs comply with government standards and with the scopes of work identified for the projects
Analyze shop and working drawings and advise the contractors on the availability of labor and materials
Collect and analyze comments of all reviewing parties
Advise contractors on cost-reducing alternatives, defects, conflict, ambiguities, discrepancies in contract documents
Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as needed
Qualifications to be successful in the role:
Bachelor’s degree in fire protection engineering from an accredited university
10 years of experience in engineering and life safety management for building structures
Knowledgeable in the application of nfpa codes and standards within the building industry
Experienced with analyzing building life safety design and shop drawing submittals and acceptance testing of all fire protection and life safety systems
Able to review and resolve engineering issues associated with construction and specification documents
Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and provide insight and opinions to the team
Professionalism, personal initiative and demonstrated good judgment
Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and work under constant pressure
Able to multi-task to work on simultaneous projects.
Us citizen and able to acquire a government security clearance
Willing to travel as necessary
Why planate?
Planate management group is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employerAll 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, anywhereWe 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!
