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Job Information

KFI Engineers, P.C. Fire Protection Engineer in Cincinnati, Ohio

POSITION SPECIFICATION

*Position                                *Fire Protection Engineer

*Department                          *Commercial, Institutional & Architects (CIA)

*Reporting Relationship       *Senior Fire Protection Project Manager

 

COMPANY BACKGROUND

KFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in facility infrastructure design and performance. Since 1996, our culture of collaboration and unique capabilities have allowed us to make a difference in the way infrastructure and processing projects are delivered. 

 

Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, with eight regional offices and a team of over 250 professionals, we have a people-first culture that offers opportunities to continue your career with mentorship programs, career growth support, and continued education. With KFI, we find a way to provide creative solutions to unique projects while providing the same care we would expect if we were the client. For more information about KFI Engineers and our culture, please visit www.kfi-eng.com{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}. 

 

POSITION OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Fire Protection Engineer plays a key role in the successful execution of projects. Reporting to the Senior Fire Protection Project Manager, this individual will provide technical and engineering excellence, as well as successful delivery of work to our customers. The Fire Protection Engineer is responsible for a high level of customer satisfaction by ensuring expectations are clearly communicated and managed -- both externally and internally. The successful candidate will contribute to a dynamic team environment by being proactive, communicating clearly and frequently, and modeling a highly collaborative working environment. For this position, we are open to considering new and experienced engineers.

The Fire Protection Engineer will have a comprehensive understanding of fire protection systems and have the ability to understand and apply appropriate codes and standards.  

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Prepares engineering documents and specifications to meet contracted scope of work. 

Develops estimates for assigned scope of work and is accountable for ensuring the project stays within scope and budget. 

May serve as project manager for complete projects, overseeing a project team. 

Supports the business development process through input to proposals, meeting and presenting to prospective customers. 

Provides work direction to other team members, including subcontractors, as assigned. 

Provides technical and engineering support to other departments/disciplines. 

Construction administration- leading and attending meetings, reviewing change orders, and responding to RFI's.

Prepares fire protection systems layout and detailed drawings to produce a complete set of construction drawings in accordance with applicable codes and standards.

Performs accurate design calculations including hydraulic calculations.

Coordinates work with both internal and external stakeholders, providing technical support and work direction as needed.

Interacts with clients to cross-market other professionals and services provided within the company.

Reviews fire protection contractor shop drawings.

Provides recommendations as to the feasibility of certain systems or equipment and evaluates products for their applic

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