Fire Protection Consultant I (Part-Time)

Summit Companies is a premier firm in the Fire Sprinkler and Fire Life Safety industry with offices throughout the U.S. Summit Fire National Consulting (SFNC) is a rapidly growing consulting engineering business and is moving to expand its operations in several locations across the US.

We are seeking a Fire Protection Consultant I - Part time- to provide services such as life safety code consulting, sprinkler/suppression system design, fire alarm system design and performance-based fire consulting both locally and nationally. We are flexible with the location of our consulting staff in all US regions.

Engineering Functions:

• Design and evaluation of fire suppression, fire alarm and smoke control systems, analysis of fire-rated separations, means of egress, and other fire life safety features in buildings.
• Building code consulting and fire code consulting for the construction industry.
• Fire and egress analysis and performance-based fire protection solutions for clients.
• Classification and evaluation of hazardous locations and materials.
• Report writing and documentation.
• On-site inspections and observations.

Project and Growth Functions

• Complete project tasks and assignments from project managers.
• Collaboration with Summit Fire National Consulting team on larger projects and national accounts.
• Meeting with new and existing customers as part of project performance.
• Assist Summit fire protection contracting business by performing analyses, calculations, code and standard reviews and other functions in support of design/build opportunities.
• Participation in industry and professional organizations to develop technical knowledge.

Requirements:

• Enrolled in a fire science or fire protection related undergraduate program, or recently graduated from such.
• Experience in building code consulting or design of fire protection systems.
• Experience and knowledge in the use of NFPA Codes and Standards, and International Building and Fire Codes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Understanding of hydraulic calculation, fire and smoke simulation, egress and pedestrian movement models or suppression system design programs is a plus.
• Bluebeam, AutoCAD or REVIT experience is desirable.

Other Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with Summit's Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
• Limited travel possible based on availability of the part-time employee.

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