Associate Engineer - Fire Protection

• →Assist in organizing and reviewing drawings, specifications, and related documentation for fire protection systems.
• →Support hydraulic calculations and system performance verification to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• →Assist in selecting appropriate fire protection equipment and materials based on project requirements and budget.
• →Participate in fire hazard and risk assessments and learn to identify potential fire safety concerns.
• →Learn and develop familiarity with fire protection technologies, applicable codes, and industry standards.

• →Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Assist in ensuring that fire protection designs and installations comply with applicable local, state, and national codes (e.g., NFPA, IBC, IFC).
• Support the review of architectural and engineering drawings to help identify and address fire safety concerns.
• Learn and maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and revisions.

• Assist in coordination with architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Support preparation of proposals, budgets, and schedules.
• Assist in coordinating fire protection system installations.
• Participate in site inspections.
• Assist in preparing reports and documentation.

• Assist in communicating technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings and presentations.
• Support providing technical assistance to clients, contractors, and team members.
• Contribute to a collaborative and productive team environment.

• OSHA 30 Certificate.
• NICET certification in fire protection systems.
• NFPA 70E Training
• Spanish and Mandarin Chinese skills 
• CPR/ First Aid Trained preferred.

• Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license. May be required to travel to other sites within Arizona to perform certain work functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that a candidate must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift heavier items with assistance or mechanical equipment.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach to perform assigned tasks.
• Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, grasp, and operate tools, equipment, or materials.
• Perform repetitive motions involving the hands, wrists, and arms.
• Climb ladders, stairs, or elevated surfaces as required by the job.
• Maintain visual acuity sufficient to read labels, instructions, safety signage, and documentation.
• Maintain balance and coordination while moving materials or operating equipment.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments requiring frequent movement and manual labor.

• Exposure to dust, noise, vibration, and moving mechanical equipment.
• Indoor and/or outdoor work environments, which may include varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Work in confined spaces, elevated areas, or active job sites, depending on project requirements.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, and high-visibility vests.
• Interaction with powered industrial equipment, tools, and vehicles.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.