Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

O'Brien Engineering, Inc. (OEI) is looking for a Fire Protection Engineer (flexible)

OEI, a full-service Architecture and Engineering design firm, was founded 37 years ago in Dallas, TX, and serves customers nationwide. We have a robust backlog of vertical and horizontal project types and, across our departments, we serve Federal, Healthcare, Military, and Institutional clients. OEI is honored to be awarded the National Society of American Military Engineers' Robert Flowers Small Business of the Year for 2020. A Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, OEI has a deep backlog of contracting capacity extending well into 2029. So, are you ready to work in a dynamic, challenging, rewarding environment? We invite you to send us your information and let’s visit about how we can team in a way that our best efforts will help build your career, and your best efforts will strengthen OEI and add value to our clients in ways that are measurable, recognized, and appreciated. We are looking for a full-time Fire Protection Engineer with the following experience and expertise:

1. Code Appliance:
   • Interpret and apply federal, state, and local fire protection codes and regulations to ensure compliance in the design and construction of buildings and facilities.
   • Understand and implement NFPA and IBC codes and regulations to recognize construction types, occupancy loads, and other relevant factors.
2. System design:
   • Design and develop fire protection systems, including fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, smoke control systems, and other related systems.
   • Conduct calculations, simulations, and analysis to determine the effectiveness of fire protection measures.
3. Plan Review:
   • Review architectural and engineering plans to assess fire protection features, identify potential hazards, and recommend necessary modifications for compliance.
4. Life Safety Planning:
   • Assist in the development and review of emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, and other measures to enhance life safety during fire incidents.
5. Project Coordination:
   • Collaborate with architects, other engineers, and project managers to integrate fire protection measures seamlessly into building designs and construction projects.
6. Documentation:
   • Prepare detailed engineering reports, specifications, and documentation related to fire protection systems and compliance efforts.
7. Inspection and Testing:
   • Conduct on-site inspections to ensure the installation and implementation of fire protection systems meet the approved plans and standards.
   • Oversee and participate in testing and commissioning activities for fire protection systems.
8. Risk Assessment:
   • Perform risk assessments to identify potential fire hazards and develop strategies to mitigate risks.
   • Provide recommendations for the improvement of fire safety measures in existing buildings.
9. Quality Assurance:
   • Ensure that all fire protection engineering work complies with quality standards, budget constraints, and project timelines.
10. Client Interaction:
    • Communicate with clients, government officials, and project stakeholders to address inquiries, provide technical expertise, and ensure project goals are met.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
• Knowledge of NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) codes and IBC (International Building Codes)
• Experience working on federal projects and familiarity with federal regulations is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

OEI Information: teamwork, taking ownership (of the project, problem, and solution), continuous improvement, competence, and ethical behavior.

What makes us unique?

• We offer high expertise in a small package

• We are structured to hear, understand, and solve customer problems

• We have a culture of training and employee development

Established in 1987 in North Texas, OEI serves clients nationwide and overseas. OEI is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Texas HUB, and NCTRCA SBE firm.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Professional development assistance

• Referral program

• Retirement plan

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance

To apply: jobs@obrieneng.com

For more information about us visit:

Founded in 1987, OEI is a well-established multidiscipline professional architecture and engineering firm, with strengths in real estate support, in North Texas, serving federal, municipal, and private customers regionally and nationwide. We have a diverse mix of A/E projects and equally diverse customer base serving federal (VA, CBP, FEMA, USACE, USDA), municipal, and private entities. Our engineering services project types include renovations/repairs, studies, analyses, modeling, designs of new and existing facilities, and facilities condition assessments. Our team works on developing innovative solutions to horizontal and vertical projects. OEI fosters a collaborative work environment and heavily emphasizes regular training opportunities as well as team building fun activities for our group. If you are looking for variety in your work and an opportunity to work with great co-workers and managers, apply now!

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Founded in 1987, OEI is a well-established multidiscipline professional architecture and engineering firm, with strengths in real estate support, in North Texas, serving federal, municipal, and private customers regionally and nationwide. We have a diverse mix of A/E projects and equally diverse customer base serving federal (VA, CBP, FEMA, USACE, USDA), municipal, and private entities. Our engineering services project types include renovations/repairs, studies, analyses, modeling, designs of new and existing facilities, and facilities condition assessments. Our team works on developing innovative solutions to horizontal and vertical projects. OEI fosters a collaborative work environment and heavily emphasizes regular training opportunities as well as team building fun activities for our group. If you are looking for variety in your work and an opportunity to work with great co-workers and managers, apply now!

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