Fire Protection Engineer (PE)

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Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.

This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.

City: [[DFW]] 

State: [[TX]]

Fire Protection Engineer 

EOE STATEMENT 

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   

Job Description   

The design, installation, operation, maintenance, and testing of systems for the prevention of explosions. The design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm and signaling systems, including detection layout, occupant notification, and emergency communication systems. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Evaluates fire prevention systems and construction plans/components for compliance with laws and regulations affecting fire prevention or fire safety. 

• Prepare and write reports detailing specific fire prevention and protection issues such as work performed and proposed review schedules. 

• Advise architects, builders, and other construction personnel on fire prevention equipment and techniques, and on fire code and standard interpretation and compliance. 

• Conduct research on fire retardants and the fire safety of materials and devices. 

• Consult with authorities to discuss safety regulations and to recommend changes as necessary. 

• Monitors and reviews data/ information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. 

Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education/Experience: 

• Bachelor of Science degree in applicable discipline (Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Construction) with minimum 5 years of experience as a licensed Fire Protection Engineer.  

• State of Texas Registered PE  

• Ability to review and understand smoke modeling. 

• Maintain working knowledge of adopted Fire Codes.  

• Demonstrated knowledge of fire suppression systems, fire/ smoke initiating/ notification systems, and smoke exhaust compartment pressurization.  

• Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods. 

• Familiarity with laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the application of principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. 

• Knowledge of construction design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. 

Computer Skills:  

Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, document, and database software (MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop).  

Work Environment: 

An employee in this position typically works in an office environment.  

"At Bureau Veritas, we are dedicated to ensuring our employees receive fair and competitive pay, accompanied by comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

Here's a breakdown of what we provide:

The starting wage range commences at $120,000.00 annually, subject to potential increases contingent upon factors such as experience, licenses, or certifications.

Our Health and Welfare Benefits are designed to meet your needs, with eligibility starting on your first day of employment:

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Company-matched Retirement plan

Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Life Insurance and AD&D coverage

Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Optional life and pet insurance

EAP and Total Wellbeing Lifestyle Programs

Tuition Assistance and/or Professional Development

Employee Discounts

This information is transparently provided in adherence to several state and local Equal Pay and Pay Transparency Laws.

Join us at Bureau Veritas, where your well-being and professional growth are our top priorities."

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We are happy to assist you and encourage you to consider Bureau Veritas for your next great career opportunity!

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