Fire Protection Engineer - PE

Fire Protection Engineer
Chantilly, VA
Chicago, IL
Atlanta, GA
Kansas City, MO

expFederal is an established full service architectural and engineering firm that provides a full range of design solutions and construction support to the federal government. Our team of professionals operates in some of the most challenging environments to provide support services to a variety of governmental agencies globally.

The Challenge
We are seeking a Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) to join our full-service Architectural Design team in our Chantilly, Virginia; Chicago, Illinois; Atlanta, Georgia office; or Kansas City, MO.

Principal Areas of Responsibility:

The fire protection engineer is expected to collaborate with architects and engineers in developing comprehensive fire protection and life safety system design packages.

• Fire alarm and mass notification system design.
• Fire suppression system design including but not limited to fire sprinkler systems (wet & dry), pre-action system, high & low expansion foam suppression system, clean agent system, standpipe system, and fire pump system.
• Smoke control system and stairwell pressurization system design.
• Building code and life safety code analysis.
• Investigate existing water supply utility and conduct hydrant flow test.
• Investigate existing buildings for deficiencies.
• Travel required (CONUS & OCONUS).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection or other related degree from an accredited university
• Fire Protection Engineering License - FPE
• 5-10 years of Fire Protection Engineering experience in the A&E industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Building and Life Safety Codes
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Revit and Autocad
• Experience of FDS, CONTAM, and HASS
• US DOD Security Clearance
• Experience in Fire Dynamics, Egress Modeling, Special Hazard Suppression Systems and Fire Sprinkler Systems

More About Us:

exp Federal delivers full-service Architectural & Engineering and Design-Build solutions. You will be part of an expanding team that works collaboratively across our wider exp Federal design studios. As part of a project team, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects that keep you engaged and showcase your individual talents. We believe in identifying potential in people and then providing opportunities to achieve success.

Our employees work on complex projects that require innovative, efficient solutions, and collaboration across various disciplines. Joining our team is a commitment to meaningful work supporting federal government clients across multiple sectors. Employees and clients alike will look to you for results that exceed their expectations.

Our Values:

Respect: We respect people, honor diversity, and treat each other fairly. These are the cornerstones of our culture and the key to our culture and the key to our ability to work successfully as a global team.

Unquestioned Integrity: We operate with the highest standards of honesty and responsibility – as individuals and as a corporation. We’re people who meet routine, everyday obligations with honesty.

Safety: We place the highest priority on the health and safety of our employees and protection of our assets and the environment. Our goal is zero work-related injuries.

Customer Service: We listen and respond to the changing needs of our customers, the industry, and the environment, and draw upon lessons learned from our experiences around the world.

Impeccable Quality: We recognize that quality is fundamental in all our operations — it is everyone’s responsibility. We have established procedures, assessments, and continuous improvement processes in place to ensure the quality of our work.

Sustainability: We understand the impact of our work on the environment and that sustainability is a part of everything we do. We work with customers to provide responsible, efficient, healthy, and effective project solutions to reduce our overall environmental impact.

What We Offer:

• ⌚ Exponential full-time professional growth and development
• ⏩ Fast-paced and professional work culture
• ⚕ ️Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  1. Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options
  2. Company HSA funding contributions