Fire Protection Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer on a part time basis to assist with site surveys of 12-20 facilities for a DHS program remotely with limited travel to assist with different phases of maintenance.

Responsibilities:

·      Develop fire protection system designs including sprinklers, fire alarms, mass notification, suppression systems, and life safety strategies.

·      Perform detailed hydraulic calculations, code analyses, and fire modeling to ensure regulatory compliance and system reliability.

·      Conduct site assessments, risk evaluations, and inspections to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.

·      Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) throughout the design and construction lifecycle.

·      Prepare technical reports, engineering documentation, and system specifications, ensuring all designs meet NFPA, IBC, IFC, and local code requirements.

Qualifications:

·      Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.

·      5+ years of experience designing or engineering fire protection systems.

·      Strong working knowledge of NFPA standards, building codes, and fire protection best practices.

·      Proficiency with fire protection design tools such as AutoSPRINK, HydraCALC, Revit, or similar platforms.

·      Professional Engineering (PE) license in Fire Protection from any state

Compensation Package:

·      Hourly Rate: 100-110/hr