Senior Fire Protection and Life Safety Associate

Osborn Engineering is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer and Life Safety Associate with a minimum of 8 years of industry experience for our Pittsburgh office location who will report to the Manager of Fire Protection and Life Safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong multi-faceted Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems Design experience in a consulting engineering environment working with a diverse portfolio of private and public sector clients. As a minimum requirement, candidate must be able to lead multiple design projects simultaneously and perform field work that includes up to 25% travel.

Position Responsibilities

• Supervise junior and mid-level staff or self-perform the following:
  • Perform analysis, design and documentation of fire suppression, fire alarm, and smoke control systems.
  • Develop fire protection strategies, performance-based design approaches, and alternative solutions to provide solutions for clients.
  • Conduct building and fire code studies and life safety evaluations independently or with little oversight or training.
  • Coordinate with other A/E disciplines for all Fire Protection design elements, including but not limited to, architectural, MEP, civil, and structural.
  • Prepare design deliverables for A/E SD, DD, CD level documents independently or with little oversight or training, including, but not limited to, written reports/narratives, drawings, and specifications.
  • Meet with contractors during the bid phase to review the design details.
  • Perform field verification and take-offs of existing systems for renovation projects.
  • Perform project construction administration including response to RFI’s and accurate review of submittals.
• Review designs prepared by others as part of Osborn’s QA/QC process.
• Attend meetings with clients, authorities having jurisdiction, and other professionals as projects require.
• Work planning and manage the design process to the available hours in the work plan.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of Fire Protection Design Experience in Consulting Engineering.
• Proficient knowledge of fire protection and life safety systems design and modeling software such as Revit, HAAS, FDS, CONTAM, Pathfinder.
• Expert knowledge of local and national building codes, life safety and fire code requirements including both ICC-based codes and NFPA codes and standards
• Working knowledge of industry standards and guidelines, including, but not limited to UFC and FM
• Proficient knowledge of standard construction practices and the ability to work with contractors to address construction issues.
• Experience in designing Healthcare, Sports, Commercial, Public Sector, Industrial, Education, and/or Institutional projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in ABET-accredited engineering preferred or NICET level certification in fire suppression and/or fire alarm systems.
• FPE or PE License.