Fire Protection Design Engineer

Responsibilities

 

Peraton is seeking a Fire Protection Design Engineer in our Monrovia, CA location in support of the Deep Space Network (DSN) program with NASA/JPL.

 

The Deep Space Network is NASA’s international array of giant radio antennas that supports interplanetary spacecraft missions, plus a few that orbit Earth. The DSN also provides radar and radio astronomy observations that improve our understanding of the solar system and the larger universe. The antennas of the Deep Space Network are the indispensable link to explorers venturing beyond the moon. They provide the crucial connection for commanding our spacecraft and receiving their never before seen images and scientific information on Earth, propelling our understanding of the universe, our solar system and ultimately, our place within it.

 

Reporting to the Facilities Engineering Manager, as a Fire Protection Design Engineer you will be responsible for ensuring quality and timely deliveries of our Fire Protection system along with additional services to customers. The design engineer requires an in-depth understanding of current Fire Protection design standards and industry processes. As a licensed Fire Protection Engineer, you will be the primary contact for customer facing project work. This key position works closely with AHJ’S and clients to ensure projects are compliant and being completed as assigned. The Fire Protection design engineer is fully responsible and accountable for the final design content and document generation to support the Fire Protection system. The right candidate for this position can meet required deadlines and communicate effectively with customers and jurisdictional authorities.

 

 

Responsibilities:

• Attend project Kick-Off meetings, facilitate design reviews, provide construction inspection (as necessary), and test/commission system deliveries
• Plan, direct, and oversee fire protection engineering activities including project execution, testing, and recommend operational spares. This will span to all three locations on the Deep Space Network; including overseas sites
• Conduct Fire protection engineering inspections, studies, design, and calculations to meet functional design requirements
• Responsible for engineering and/or design function on specific projects, delivering effective and cost-efficient alternatives and solutions for the project.
• Design, sustain, and provide analysis for new and existing private fire service mains, fire pumping and distribution system, fire suppression system, gas extinguishing system, fire alarm system, and prepare technical specifications
• Meet with jurisdictional authorities and clients as needed to resolve compliance questions
• Conduct Fire protection engineering inspection, studies, design, and complex calculations
• Create Requisitions for Purchase Order approval and payment to vendors.
• Complete site surveys, identify code issues, and offer compliant solutions
• Work with Cognizant Development Engineers (CDEs) and/or field personnel to ensure quality and timely delivery of our services
• Maintain and update appropriate technical documentation
• Provide remote technical support as necessary to perform field service and additional assistance as required
• Analyze and recommend upgrade/expansion strategies
• Provide code and standard references, as well as document research, reports, and interpretations for fire protection applications.
• Continuously review, and maintain a working knowledge of, changing codes, standards, industry specifications and practices to ensure compliance.
• Perform interpretation and application of local, state, federal requirements, and regulations relative to all aspects of fire protection and life safety both local and at our overseas facilities
• Perform all work as necessary to conform to quality control guidelines (includes compliance with requirements outlined in applicable regulations such as: OSHA,NASA, NFPA, NPR, and NEC, etc. as well as following procedures as outlined in the Installation, Technical, Operations, and Safety Manuals)
• Develop and deliver reports to clients on recommended updates to ensure compliance and /or operational functionality of fire monitoring, suppression, and/or life safety systems
• Attend and participate in local and national professional organizations, such as SFPE and NFPA
• Provide peer reviews of colleagues’ work product
• Project management skills for managing internal projects as well as external client needs
• Visit construction sites or frequent travel with overnight stay

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in engineering technology