Airswift has been tasked by one of our clients to seek a Fire Protection Engineer to join their team in the Surry, VA for an initial 12-month contract, with possibility of extension!
Responsibilities: Perform design reviews for new installations of the subcontractor fire protection (FP) system. Facilitate design document reviews with Commonwealth of Virginia and local county staff. Conduct in-process walkdowns to ensure compliance with all Commonwealth and Louisa County codes. Support walkdowns conducted by Commonwealth of Virginia and Louisa County inspectors. Assist the North Anna Fire Protection System Engineer by managing the work backlog, monitoring the performance of installed FP systems, and supporting preventive and corrective maintenance activities, as well as troubleshooting emergent FP system performance issues. Requirements: A minimum of 10 years of related experience. Experience as a fire protection engineer in a major commercial, industrial, or nuclear facility, with a strong background in fire suppression and fire alarm system design. A Bachelor’s degree in Science; a BS or MS degree in fire protection engineering from an accredited university or college is preferred. Training and experience with relevant industry, state, and local fire code requirements. Experience in fire protection system design. Ability to complete reviews independently. Experience in the nuclear industry is desirable. Previous experience with Simplex fire protection systems is a plus. Fire protection system troubleshooting experience is also a plus. Possession of or eligibility for the Grade of Professional Member of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE). Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to lead, collaborate, and work effectively in various teams, including multi-disciplinary teams.