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Parsons Corporation Fire Protection Engineer in Kingsport, Tennessee
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Job Description:
US Citizenship is required. Candidate must have the ability to obtain US Government security clearances.
This is an on-site position at the Kingsport, TN location.
Fire Protection Engineer
Parsons has a position for a Fire Protection Engineer to join the Fire Protection Engineering Division of the Federal Business Unit in support of various Government Agency projects. Parsons Federal provides a broad array of engineering design services to its clients for Fire and Life Safety Engineering and Fire Protection System Design.
Specific Responsibilities:
Technical skills will include, but not limited to, automatic suppression system design and analysis; fire detection, alarm and mass notification system design and analysis; fire and life safety code analysis; egress analysis; fire resistant rated construction analysis; smoke control design and special inspections; site surveys and inspections; as well as general fire protection and life safety concepts.
Interpret and apply applicable NFPA Standards, International Building Code (IBC), and other applicable codes and standards (Government Standards – Unified Facilities Criteria , etc.).
Perform building and fire code analysis and code interpretations.
Experience in preparing life safety, fire suppression, and fire alarm / detection drawings.
Develop engineering judgements for code alternatives.
Provide peer reviews of colleagues’ work product.
Perform analysis of existing fire protection systems.
Possess project management skills for managing internal projects as well as external client needs.
Implements the Company Procedures while seeking improvements to work process and design/engineering approaches.
Comply with all safety policies.
Experience coordinating with a multi-discipline design team.
Experience designing fire protection systems including suppression systems, fire detection, alarm and communication systems and performing analysis of existing fire protection systems.
Visit construction sites, including intermittent travel with overnight stay(s).
Ability to complete site surveys and identify code issues and find solutions.
Work in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
Site inspections, surveys, and site coordination activities.
Work will be performed under general supervision by of the Parsons Site Personnel and/or the Fire Protection Engineering Manager. Work will include coordination with other firms that operate the facilities (BAE) and/or Government personnel.
Preferred Locations:
Kingsport, Tennessee. Responsibilities may also include intermittent travel to Radford, Virginia for other project work.
US Citizenship is required.
Candidate must have the ability to obtain US Government security clearances.
Required:
7 or more years’ experience in the fire protection engineering/consulting profession.
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited college or university in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Sciences, or related engineering field.
PE (NCEES Specific FPE Discipline). Must be registered in the State of Tennessee or able to obtain Registration by Comity in a timely manner. Registration in the State of Virginia may also be required.
Must be able to complete projects start to finish, while working independently.
Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities (or demonstrate ability to develop such abilities).
Program experience with, and working knowledge of, REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Suite
Proficient in REVIT (preferred) and AutoCAD.
Knowledge and understanding of other fire protection programs (AutoSprink, HASS, AlarmCAD, CONTAM, FDS, etc.) or desire to develop these skillsets.
Strong organizational ability; detail oriented; high degree of accuracy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent time management skills.
Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture, and morale
Ability to provide peer reviews of colleagues’ work product.
A positive, can-do attitude.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
Salary Range:
$70,500.00 - $145,800.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.
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Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
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