Fire Protection Consultant

The Fire Protection Consultant provides fire protection consultation services, support, and deliverables for Telgian clients as part of multi-discipline team. Provides fire protection advice to construction and other architect/engineering personnel, advises on compliance with fire-related standards and codes, and prepare and comment on reports, design, concepts, or project packages detailing fire prevention, life safety and protection issues. Develop and assist with the delivery of technical and programmatic presentations to clients, including coordination and facilitation of meetings. Collaborate or confer with other personnel, including engineering, environmental, financial, real estate, and facilities, to meet client requirements.Role and ResponsibilitiesEstablish criteria for the design of fire alarms, suppression and/or life safety systems based on client's operational and regulatory compliance needsReview existing fire alarm, suppression and/or life safety systems for operational functionality, compliance and regulatory requirements; determines improvement recommendationsDevelop and deliver reports to clients on recommended updates to ensure compliance and /or operational functionality of fire, suppression and/or life safety systemsMeet with jurisdictional authorities and clients as needed to resolve compliance questions around client fire, suppression and/or life safety systemsIdentify and/or establish design criteria for specific systems applications; may include specific UL/FM test criteria and performance-based tests as requiredApply standard techniques, principles and criteria to perform assigned tasksMaintain a working knowledge of relevant fire protection, risk, building codes and constructions technologies; identify trends and recommends proactive solutions to meet/exceed requirementsQualifications and Education Requirements2 years field engineering/consulting experience in fire protection and/or architecture is preferredCFPS or NICET certification is preferredHigh School Diploma or GEDAbility to travel 50-75%Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work on lifts as required for site surveys and field evaluationsWorking knowledge of Fire, Life Safety and Building Codes, NFPA Standards, and UL/FM standardsAbility to apply broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific area of practiceAbility to manage small project of limited complexityAbility to evaluate, select and apply standard techniques and procedures and criteria to perform a taskWorking competency with MS Office softwareAbility to perform basic hydraulic calculations using water modeling softwareDemonstrated proficiency in verbal, written, presentation skillsYour Compensation and BenefitsAt Telgian, we are proud to offer a unique, professional work environment where we consider all of our associates to be part of our family. We provide a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package with market leading (low!) health-care costs, and a place to advance your career. More importantly as a values driven organization, at Telgian you will be treated with dignity while having fun in your work!#J-18808-Ljbffr

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