Engineering Assistant Engineer

Perform standard fire protection design tasks such as sprinkler design criteria specification, preliminary hydraulic calculations, fire pump selection, and fire alarm system layout Edit HGI standard specifications for assigned projects Review automatic fire sprinkler and fire alarm contractor shop drawings and provide written comments Perform field surveys, fire protection system inspections, and acceptance testing Review A/E drawings for conformance with model and local codes, as well as NFPA standards Research model 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 for storage and manufacturing facilities Develop performance-based design analysis using computer fire modeling, egress calculations, and other.

Fire Protection Engineer Duties and Responsibilities

While a fire protection engineer's day-to-day duties and responsibilities are determined by where they work, there are many core tasks associated with the role. These include:

Consult with Designers on Fire Safety Issues

Fire protection engineers provide expert technical support to other engineers, architects, and contractors to strengthen fire protection within blueprints. They create plans for fire detection tools, such as extinguishers, alarm systems, sprinklers, fire pumps, and more. Their work also helps designers evaluate a building's lifetime safety. The construction plans that fire protection engineers put in place guarantee needed protection measures are present.

Direct Fire Safety Installation Activities

Managing the installation of fire safety devices is another important role of fire protection engineers. They direct the maintenance and repair of fire prevention equipment and coordinate key safety activities within departments.

Perform Fire Prevention Investigations

Fire protection engineers carefully investigate deficiencies in buildings and construction sites that could cause fires in the future. They are also responsible for determining the causes of recent fires to uncover how they could have been prevented. Fire protection engineers work with fire departments to prevent blazes by drafting sprinkler design specifications, making hydraulic calculations, and selecting fire pumps.

Conduct Fire Prevention Trainings

Conducting fire prevention workshops and training sessions is another responsibility of fire protection engineers. They educate managers, designers, construction workers, and company employees. During fire prevention classes, they share fire safety rules and regulations and suggest policy changes.

Write Documentation Reports

Preparing and writing reports that outline specific fire prevention topics and procedures is another responsibility of fire protection engineers. They review work performed and provide written updates to key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Candidates with at least three years of fire safety experience
• bachelor's or master's degree in engineering ,candidates with at least three years of fire protection experience
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Candidate who possess suitable certification by the Society of Fire Protection Engineers

The following skills are essential for getting the job done:

• Fire hazard analysis– monitoring and examining potential fire hazards in buildings, water supplies, and construction sites is a key responsibility for fire protection engineers
• Research skills– researching and testing fire retardants, ignition sources, and methods of extinguishing flames is another important responsibility
• Fire safety equipment design– fire protection engineers help design alarm systems, fire prevention systems, and other detection devices
• Building inspection– it is the responsibility of fire protection engineers to examine buildings for flaws that could cause fires
• Technical writing– fire protection engineers document written procedures for other fire safety contractors to follow
• Administrative skills– these engineers examine fire protection policies and fire codes and must to keep track of new or revised policies
• Communication skills– fire protection engineers must communicate technical information and give important safety training to a variety of different people