Fire Protection Engineer

WHO WE ARE

Supported by more than 4,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges.

SUSTAINABLE & RESILIENT SOLUTIONS (SRS) PRACTICE

Michael Baker International seamlessly integrates all our service offerings – architecture, planning, landscape architecture, engineering and management – to solve client challenges from multiple vantage points, providing unsurpassed holistic, sustainable, and innovative solutions. From high-profile, high-image landmarks to low-cost, utilitarian solutions, our professionals know how to balance image and cost appropriately for each unique situation.  At Michael Baker International, we believe that the beauty of a project resides both in performance and aesthetics – “success” to us is measured by functionality, value, and exceeding clients’ expectations to “Make a Difference.”

DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker International is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join our team at our team. The Fire Protection Engineer will be responsible for completing projects with little or no supervision. Projects include all aspects of fire protection engineering design from ‘cradle to grave’. This includes the responsibilities of proposal preparation, complete system design, site evaluations, and testing and commissioning of systems. Typical projects and types of systems include: fire sprinklers, fire pumps, high expansion foam, clean agent systems, fire alarm and mass notification systems. Typical buildings and facilities include: office buildings, storage and warehouses, aircraft hangars, and maintenance facilities.

• Complete fire protection system designs and be the designer of record for sprinkler, fire pump, fire alarm and mass notification systems
• Be responsible for project budgets and project work schedules
• Assist junior staff with project completion
• 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 for review
• Coordinate designs with other engineering disciplines

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering 
• 5+ years of professional experience
• P.E. License
• Experience in Fire Protection system design including: fire sprinkler systems, fire pumps, clean agent systems, high expansion foam systems, fire alarm and mass notification systems
• Knowledge of and experience with building and design codes, specifically IBC, NFPA 101, NFPA 13 and NFPA 72
• AutoCAD and Revit experience are preferred
• Hydraulic calculation experience preferred
• Experience in the design of fire protection systems preferred 

COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $94,558-$143,743. 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

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve a