Fire Protection EIT

Company: Stantec Consulting International Ltd.
Location: Stamford
Posted on: May 9, 2025

Job Description:

Fire Protection EIT - ( 250001SE )DescriptionStantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world's leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the building environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec!Your OpportunityTake the first step towards designing your career with Stantec. As a professional services firm we are seeking Fire Protection - EITs to join our growing North America Fire Protection Engineering Team. We are better together.Fire Protection Engineers (FPEs) protect lives and property. They plan and design engineering projects that prevent fires from occurring and minimize the impact of those fires that do occur. Fire protection systems detect, control and reduce fire and smoke in buildings and structures. FPEs recommend materials, equipment, and systems to assist in safeguarding life and property against fire, analyze how fire behaves and model how safety features perform in a fire. They assess the fire protection needs within projects and document those in design analysis or basis of design reports. They create design documents for fire protection systems, including drawings, using computer-aided design (CAD) or Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, and specifications that are used to direct the construction of buildings and systems in the field. FPEs perform construction progress inspections and acceptance tests / commissioning to ensure that installed systems comply with the construction documents and applicable codes and that they function as intended.A Fire Protection - EIT performs engineering work under close supervision requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out a sequence of related fire protection engineering tasks such as the preparation of simple plans, designs, calculations, costs and bills of material in accordance with established codes, standards and drawings. The role applies professional concepts and expands upon learning while performing various phases of engineering work receiving detailed instruction.Your Key Responsibilities

• Apply general concepts of fire protection engineering through investigation and analysis to support engineering projects that may include design of fire suppression systems (sprinklers and standpipes, water supply, special hazard extinguishing systems), fire detection and alarm systems, and smoke control systems, selection of fire-resistant materials and assemblies, and development of egress strategies.
• Perform basic calculations to analyze and design engineering system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Gather information to support design decisions.
• Assist team in preparing engineering designs, drawings, specifications, presentations and reports.
• Verify compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices.
• Work with other architecture and engineering design professionals in the coordination and delivery of projects under the direction of a senior engineer.
• Assist the team in providing support services during construction, including submittal reviews, response to requests for information and contract document clarifications, construction progress inspections and acceptance testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior engineering staff.QualificationsYour Capabilities and Credentials
  • Basic knowledge of interpretation and application of building and fire codes and NFPA standards.
  • Knowledge of active and passive fire protection systems, including fire suppression systems, fire detection and alarm systems, smoke control systems, fire resistive construction and egress systems.
  • Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting with internal and external clients.
  • Strong technical writing, presentation and interpersonal skills.
  • Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD.
  • Experience with Fire Dynamics Simulator, Contam, Pathfinder and other computer modeling software is a plus.Education and Experience
    • Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or other closely related engineering discipline with an emphasis in Fire Protection Engineering coursework.
    • Zero to three years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as those listed above.
    • Engineer in Training (EIT) / Engineering Intern (EI) preferred, working towards obtaining Fire Protection Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure.Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.LocationOur Fire Protection Engineers are currently located in Stamford, Connecticut; Atlanta, Georgia; and Orlando, Florida. We are actively recruiting Fire Protection Engineers for multiple locations across the United States.Additional Information: https://www.stantec.com/enUS Office Locations: https://www.stantec.com/en/offices/office-finder#country=location0:north-america/usPay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):Salary Range(s):
      • $65,800 for locations in MN - $92,100 for locations in MN Min/Max Pay Range(s) for postings located in MN, NYC/NYThe final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.Primary Location : United States-Connecticut-StamfordOther Locations : United States-Ohio-Cleveland, United States-New York-Albany, United States-Pennsylvania-Butler, United States-New York-Rochester, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Massachusetts-Burlington, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-New York-Vestal, United States-Georgia-AtlantaOrganization : BC-2808 Buildings-US Northeast BSSEmployee Status : RegularJob Level : Individual ContributorTravel : Yes, 20 % of the TimeSchedule : Full-timeJob Posting : May 5, 2025, 11:00:01 AMReq ID: 250001SEStantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
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