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Fire Protection Designer
Kansas City, Missouri
As part of the Buildings Group for Garver, this Fire Protection Designer will be responsible for developing fire protection designs in support of various Buildings Business Line projects. Specifically, this responsibility will include a variety of projects related to leading the planning, design, and commissioning of:
Building fire protection systems
Building fire suppression systems
Building fire alarm systems
Additionally,
In addition, this role will include coordination with other support disciplines, and coordination with regional offices. Assisting fire protection engineers in the design of building projects. Following quality assurance and quality control plans.
Abilities and attributes needed for this position:
Knowledge of fire protection, suppression, and alarm principles
Interfacing with project teams on project design, delivery, and construction.
Managing project budget and schedule compliance.
Fire protection design of building projects throughout the project lifecycle from the conceptual phase, design phase, and construction phase.
Utilizing BIM design software to produce construction drawings
Utilize software based calculation tools for design calculations
Manage multiple assignments concurrently
Be responsible for time management and product quality
Follow Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
Be responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as overall needs of the team.
Requirements
5-10 years of building fire protection design and construction experience
Must have a knowledge base of fire protection engineering principals related to building fire protection designs
Proven experience with fire protection designs, including detailed plans and specifications for building projects
Must have strong communication and team collaboration skills
Experience with Autodesk Revit
Must be proficient with MS Office Suite
Preferred Skills
NICET certification in Fire Protection
Experience with AIA MasterSpec
Knowledge of Federal Agencies design criteria
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Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries Civil Engineering
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