Fire Protection Engineer

The Fire Protection Engineer functions as a technical leader and is required to have a Fire Protection Professional Engineer (PE) license and commensurate work experience. This position will coordinate overall design activities, project submission schedules, and will be responsible for additional Quality Assurance and Quality Control duties to help ensure the final products meet the technical requirements and goals of the client.

Responsibilities:

• Determine design criteria for various design/build and plan/spec projects.
• Design and hydraulically calculate complete sprinkler and standpipe systems using AutoSPRINK software.
• Coordinate design with other building trades.
• Review, comment, and approve fire protection plans and calculations of Company designers. Communicate with project managers and internal teams to ensure all client and Company specifications are met.

Required Skills:

• Experience in developing building code concepts and equivalencies, conducting building plan reviews, and conducting field reviews/inspections.
• Ability to present clear and technically sound fire protection engineering strategies.
• Experience managing small teams across multiple projects, securing deliverables and meeting deadlines within budget requirements.
• Build and establish strong working relationships with others (internal and external) and other departments, trades, and customers.
• Thorough knowledge of NFPA, government fire safety standards and FM Global Datasheets.
• Proficient in AutoSPRINK, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office software
• Capable of performing hydraulic calculations and experience with 3D BIM coordination
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications for Fire Protection Engineer:

• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan
• NCEES Record and willing to apply for additional state licenses
• 5 years of fire sprinkler design experience
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain it

Travel Requirements for Fire Protection Engineer:

Some overnight travel required.

Work Location Options for the Fire Protection Engineer:

• 1. Mt. Morris, MI office 5 days a week
• 2. Hybrid working 3 days a week in Mt. Morris, MI and 2 days remotely

Job Type: Full Time

Recruitment Firms: We do not accept candidates from recruitment agencies.

Wolverine Fire Protection Co. operates nationwide with regional offices that span coast to coast. We provide opportunities to work in a growing, family-owned business with a focus on teamwork and quality. We are also proud to offer our employees a wide array of competitive benefits which include:

• Healthcare Coverage (EMPLOYER PAID PREMIUMS)
• 401k
• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance Coverage
• Company Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Savings Account
• General Motors Supplier Discount
• Chrysler Affiliate Rewards
• Life Insurance (EMPLOYER PAID PREMIUMS)

Wolverine Fire Protection Co. is an AA/EOE Company. Equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, height, weight, arrest record or disability, is a fundamental company policy. EOE is a legal, social, and economical necessity for the company. Equal opportunity will affect all employee practices including (but not limited to) recruiting, hiring, transfer, promotion, training, compensation benefits, layoff and termination.

For additional information, please visit www.wolverinefp.com