Fire Protection Associate (Entry Level)

FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY PRACTICE

Michael Baker’s Fire Protection Engineering team provides clear solutions to the challenging issues our clients encounter. We offer a range of fire protection design services, code compliance expertise, and system testing and commissioning services. Our team includes registered fire protection engineers (FPEs) and experts with experience across multiple markets. Our portfolio encompasses horizontal and vertical design projects with comprehensive fire protection engineering, suppression system design services, and life safety and code consulting services. The Michael Baker team operates on a national level, which offers inter-office communication and easy access to experienced professionals. Our FPE team members are actively leading industry change as principal committee members on National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 and NFPA 5000 technical committees and as board members of local Society of Fire Protection Engineers chapters.

We pride ourselves on our quality of work, high client satisfaction and accessibility across the country. We strive to provide cutting-edge fire protection system design and engineering solutions for our clients.

DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker International is seeking an entry-level Fire Protection Associate to join our team in the Lakewood (Denver), CO office. Under direct supervision, the Fire Protection Associate will assist the senior fire protection personnel with the planning, design and analysis of fire protection systems and perform life safety analysis for new and existing buildings. Types of systems include: fire sprinklers, fire pumps, high expansion foam, fire alarm and mass notification systems. Typical buildings and facilities include: office buildings, storage and warehouses, aircraft hangars, and maintenance facilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete fire protection system designs, including sprinkler, fire pump, fire alarm, and mass notification systems
• Perform hydraulic calculations for sprinkler and fire pump design
• Analyze life safety requirements for buildings, including building code compliance, occupant load calculations and egress analysis
• Perform on-site system evaluations and assist with final system testing
• Summarize submittals and contractor Requests For Information (RFIs) for review
• Coordinate designs with other engineering disciplines

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 0-2 years of professional experience
• EIT, or ability to obtain within 1 year;
• Knowledge of fire protection systems, including: fire sprinkler systems, fire pumps, clean agent systems, high expansion foam systems, fire alarm and mass notification systems
• Knowledge and/or experience of building and design codes, specifically IBC, NFPA 101, NFPA 13 and NFPA 72
• AutoCAD and/or Revit experience preferred
• Experience in the design of fire protection systems preferred

COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $62,000 - $75,000 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits