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Parsons Corporation Fire Protection Engineer in Centreville, Virginia
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
Job Description:
US Citizenship is required. Candidate must have the ability to obtain US Government security clearances.
Fire Protection Engineer
Parsons has a position for a Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) to join the Fire Protection Engineering Division of Federal Business Unit in support of various Government Agency projects who either has a PE or is ready to get one within the year. Parsons Federal provides a broad array of engineering design services to its clients including Fire and Life Safety Engineering and Fire Protection System Design.
Required
Plan, direct, and oversee engineering activities including project execution
Conduct Fire Protection Engineering inspection, studies, design, and complex calculations
Complete site surveys and identify code issues and offer compliant solutions
Perform interpretation and application of local, state, and federal requirements, and regulations, relative to all aspects of fire protection and life safety
Prepare and present technical audits, reports, and exhibits
Design fire suppression system, fire alarm system, and prepare technical specifications
Ability to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail and demonstrate problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comply with all safety policies
Visit construction sites or frequent travel with overnight stay
Qualifications
B.S. Degree, or higher, in Engineering, preferably Fire Protection Engineering.
Professional Engineering (PE) License in Fire Protection Engineering, or ability to obtain within a year of hire.
4+ years of work experience in Fire Protection Engineering design and project management, or related engineering discipline.
Possess certifications, training, and working knowledge of all NFPA codes and standards including NFPA13, 14, 11, 15, 16, 20, 22, 24, 25, 2001, 70, and 72.
Experience in using AutoCAD, Revit, and Hydraulic Calculation software including HASS, AutoSPRINK, and HydroCAD. Ability to design fire alarm, fire suppression, and life safety systems in Revit.
US Citizenship is required. Candidate must have the ability to obtain US Government security clearances
* This position is contingent upon contract modification and release of funds.
The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by federal, state, provincial or local mandates or customer requirements.
About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
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