Fire Protection EIT

Fire Protection EIT role at Stantec
. Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Take the first step towards designing your career with Stantec. As a professional services firm we are seeking Fire Protection EITs to join our growing North America Fire Protection Engineering Team.

• Apply general concepts of fire protection engineering through investigation and analysis to support engineering projects that may include design of fire suppression systems (sprinklers and standpipes, water supply, special hazard extinguishing systems), fire detection and alarm systems, and smoke control systems, selection of fire-resistant materials and assemblies, and development of egress strategies.
• Perform basic calculations to analyze and design engineering system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Gather information to support design decisions.
• Assist team in preparing engineering designs, drawings, specifications, presentations and reports.
• Verify compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices.
• Work with other architecture and engineering design professionals in the coordination and delivery of projects under the direction of a senior engineer.
• Assist the team in providing support services during construction, including submittal reviews, response to requests for information and contract document clarifications, construction progress inspections and acceptance testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior engineering staff.

• Basic knowledge of interpretation and application of building and fire codes and NFPA standards.
• Knowledge of active and passive fire protection systems, including fire suppression systems, fire detection and alarm systems, smoke control systems, fire resistive construction and egress systems.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting with internal and external clients.
• Strong technical writing, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD.
• Experience with Fire Dynamics Simulator, Contam, Pathfinder and other computer modeling software is a plus.

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or other closely related engineering discipline with an emphasis in Fire Protection Engineering coursework.
• Zero to three years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as those listed above.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) / Engineering Intern (EI) preferred, working towards obtaining Fire Protection Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure.
• Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Locations:
Stamford, Connecticut;
Atlanta, Georgia;
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