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Interface Engineering Inc., an internationally recognized leader in high performance building design, is seeking to add a Fire Protection Engineer/Designer to our Washington, DC team. Our team members have the freedom to define their own career path and evolve their role to play to their strengths. You will have the opportunity to quickly tackle new challenges and responsibilities, make an impact, and grow your role organically. Interface encourages everyone to come with questions and bring new ideas and solutions - we foster a culture of learning and growing. Our uniquely designed “Path to Leadership” offers clear cut means to advancement, measured in specific metrics and attributes - but our employees are supported in making their career path their own. We are successful collectively when our team members are empowered individually.
As a progressive multi-disciplined consultancy firm, we focus on innovative engineering solutions for high-performance projects. Our work demonstrates how creative collaboration produces outstanding results for our clients and communities.
This is a hybrid position. The incumbent Fire Protection Engineer will typically work from home 3 days/week and work in our Washington, DC office, or at a client site, 2 days/week.
Our Culture:
At Interface, we have the company culture and work environment that you have been seeking! You'll find a workplace with a culture of fun, and superior work/life balance benefits, expansive personal development opportunities, cutting edge technology, and great relationships. You'll work alongside MEP industry leaders who will help you develop your own thriving career path. Our work takes us around the globe and on a steady growth curve. Our success and innovation are powered by people like you!
Our Core Values:
Our core values capture the essence of who we are. We live and breathe them, and they inform everything we do. We are:
- Conscientious.
- Empowered.
- Respectful.
- Resilient.
- Transformative.
What You Will be Doing:
As a Fire Protection Engineer at Interface Engineering, your responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:
- Fire alarm design
- Fire alarm calculations
- Fire sprinkler system design
- Water-based or special hazard-based fire protection systems design
- Hydraulic and water supply calculations
- Evaluation of existing building fire protection and alarm systems
- Commissioning in fire alarm and fire protection systems
- Special inspections
- Building code analysis
- Due diligence report generation
- Client interaction
- Multi-discipline coordination
- Product selection and evaluation
- Project specifications development
- Providing exemplary service to fellow team members and clients
To Qualify for Application:
The successful Fire Protection Engineer candidate should have:
- 5+ years' experience in Fire Protection consulting and design.
- Working knowledge of NFPA standards and I-Codes.
- Specialization in code consulting, fire alarm/sprinkler systems and other water-based systems design.
- Excellent time management and communication abilities.
- Previous project management and/or design lead experience.
- Willingness to travel for site visits, meetings, and witness testing.
- Working knowledge of computer aided design programs (Revit, Autosprink for Revit, AutoCAD).
To Be Competitive for this Role:
Preferred qualifications include:
- EIT or PE in Fire Protection
- NICET certification in Fire Alarm and/or Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Layout
- Associates or bachelor's degree in Fire/Mech/Elec Engineering
- Working knowledge of computer aided design programs (REVIT and AutoCAD)
Interface Benefits and Perks:
- Highly competitive total compensation packages. The salary range for this position, based upon experience, education, location is $70,000.00 to $115,000.00 annually.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Interface pays 100% of employee Dental and Vision insurance premiums and 80% of Medical premiums for employee and dependents.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – immediate accrual starts on your first day of work.
- Paid Holidays – Nine (9) paid holidays per year.
- More Time Off – All business days from Christmas to New Year's Day.
- 401k Retirement Plan – With profit share matching based on compensation.
- Life Insurance – Paid for up to two times (2x) your annual pay. You may purchase additional personal and family life insurance.
- Long-term Disability Insurance – Interface pays 100% of the premium, beginning after six (6) months of employment.
…. And more!
Social Equity:
We are committed to social equity within our walls and out in our communities. We strive to be a diverse, inclusive, and responsible firm. It is our policy provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification. Further, we support local business and seek out small and minority owned firms to mentor and partner with on our projects. Staff are free to design programs to get us out to clean up beaches, serve meals at shelters, or teach school-aged kids about engineering – using paid volunteer time.
If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding role with an organization that provides a culture of safety, trust, commitment, and respect; look no further and apply now to become a member of the Interface Engineering team!
Please note: H1-B visa sponsorship or transfer has not been approved for this position.
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