Fire Protection Engineer

Position: Fire Protection EngineerLocation: Ladson, SCLength: Full timeRate: $100,000-$120,000/yr(Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education)

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Job Description:Insight Global is hiring a Fire Protection Engineer to join a leading enterprise manufacturing organization in the Charleston, SC region to design and develop Fire Protection systems for new facilities and to upgrade, maintain and improve the current systems across their manufacturing site. This role will be excellent for someone who comes from a Mechanical Engineering background with skills in pumps and motors or a candidate with true Fire Protection Experience with the NFPA codes.Responsibilities:Manages and supports Facilities Engineering and fire protection projects and operations from start to finish.Develops project objectives by applying best practices.Monitors project budget and timeline.Manage and supports engineering projects. From feasibility studies via preparation project tendering till final acceptance, design and construction activities in given Area of Responsibility.Designs, communicates, and implements a project planMonitors project progress and performance against project plan; and manages PCO/RFQ requestsAnalyzes drawings and communicates discrepancies to vendors for correctionsPrepares engineering designs and work specificationsConduct project meetings and prepare status reports. Collects, analyzes, and summarizes information and trendsResolves operational problems and minimizes delays using most appropriate option or improve existing approachesDetermines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements; reviewing bids from contractorsSupports setup of contacts with internal / external partners and worldwide external business partnersWill receive input from project teams and working groups. Reporting to the project teams and project committees.May help coordinate the work of junior members of the team.Participates in regularly scheduled team meetingsOwns/ manages site fire protection systems – operation, testing, maintenance and modifications per NFPAFire Preventative Maintenance documents, operating procedures, implementation, and auditing in iPRO system.Will perform other duties as assigned
RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related area.Minimum of 3-5 years of experience.Fire Protection and NFPA experience OR experience in Mechanical Engineering with pumps and motorsReporting to the project teams and project committees. Technical understanding with construction and facilities maintenanceIndependent worker and able to form complex relationships.Good coordination skills with multiple parties. xzbcwsv Good communication skills at all levels; written and oral
PreferencesNFPA expertise (NFPA 13, 25, 72, AND 101)SAP Key User Proficiency – iPro preferredVery confident with computer programs (e.g. windows programs).