Fire Protection Designer

Company: HGA Architects & Engineers
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: October 18, 2020

Job Description:

OverviewHGA is a leading, award winning architecture, interior design, engineering and planning firm with an excellent opportunity for an experienced and talented Fire Protection Engineer to join our Minneapolis, Milwaukee or Washington DC team. Our portfolio includes the design of health care facilities, corporate headquarters, labs, museums, local, state, and federal government facilities, higher education buildings and campuses, and infrastructure improvements.

HGA is both team-oriented and employee-friendly with social activities integrated into our office culture. We offer challenge, recognition and personal visibility with an opportunity to be part of some great projects. Curiosity is the root of our creativity and our mission is to produce enduring impact through original insight. Great design requires great minds and diverse perspectives, and we strive to engrain equity and inclusion into our culture.

Building codes and technologies are rapidly evolving. We are looking for professionals with expert knowledge of applicable codes and regulations; extensive knowledge of standard engineering practices, techniques, and procedures; excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work with both internal and external clients to solve problems on HGA's projects across the country.ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Responsible for the design and/or review of fire protection and fire alarm systems.
  
  
• Participation in design review meetings and workshops.
  
• Work independently and make technical decisions based on building code interpretation, company standard practice, and professional experience.
  
• Coordination with all applicable local authority departments to obtain approval at all stages of the project.
  
• Coordination with other discipline engineers as applicable.
  
  QualificationsPreferred candidates will have:
  
  

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• Bachelor's degree in fire protection engineering or related field desired.
  
• Four or more years of consulting engineering experience with emphasis on Fire Protection and Fire Alarm System design for commercial, municipal, institutional, healthcare, and government facilities.
  
• Professional Engineer or NICET Certification recognized by a state licensing board desired.
  
• Revit, BIM, and Microsoft Office skills required.
  

Keywords: HGA Architects & Engineers, Milwaukee , Fire Protection Designer, Other , Milwaukee, Wisconsin