Fire engineer designing and evaluating fire protection systems for GHD’s Canadian architecture, engineering, and environmental projects. Conducting risk assessments, code reviews, inspections, project management, and mentoring junior engineers.
Responsibilities
Develop and review fire protection system designs, including fire alarms, sprinklers, standpipe, and clean agent systems
Conduct fire risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
Evaluate occupant egress routes, fire separations, and fire resistance ratings of building components
Interpret and apply fire safety codes and regulations to assess building and system compliance
Review architectural and engineering plans for fire and life safety concerns
Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors during design and construction
Inspect and test fire protection systems, identify deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and verify implementation
Conduct drills and exercises to assess emergency procedures
Prepare technical reports, specifications, and drawings
Maintain records of inspections, tests, maintenance activities, safety systems, and enhancements
Research and implement new technology designs to meet client objectives
Participate in client management, business development, and proposal preparation
Manage projects, including financial review, budgets, milestones, and deliverables
Attend design and coordination meetings
Peer review junior engineers' work
Mentor and assist junior engineers
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in fire protection technologies and methodologies
Requirements
B.Sc. degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Valid P. Eng. License in Ontario
Eligibility to practice in Quebec is an asset
5–8 years of relevant experience in evaluating and designing water-based and non-water-based fire protection systems
Experience with fire alarm systems and building and life safety system assessment
Experience with inspection and acceptance testing
Experience with fire pump selection and water demand calculations
Experience on healthcare, commercial, industrial, and institutional projects
Ability to interpret and apply NFPA, NFC, IFC, OFC, OBC, and other building and fire codes
CFD modelling and smoke management are advantageous
Experience with design software, hydraulic calculation, and CAD tools
Familiarity with National, Provincial, and Municipal Codes and Standards
Ability to work on several projects simultaneously with multiple design teams
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including report writing and competitive proposal preparation
Ability to take design projects from start to finish using technical, professional engineering, and consulting expertise
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Project management capabilities
Professional certifications such as Certified Fire Protection Specialist or fire inspector are advantageous
Benefits
Hybrid work model with in-office collaboration and flexibility
Competitive compensation
Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process
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