SMSI is seeking Fire Protection Engineers with at least six (6) years of experience in providing fire protection engineering services for DOE governmental facilities in Los Alamos, NM. A Society of Fire Protection Engineers Professional Member is preferred.

Job Description:
Will provide fire protection engineering services for facilities within the DOE complex.
Must be able to independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and relates fields.
Will work on a major project or several projects of moderate scope with complex features.
Receives supervision and guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
Included are design tasks like conceptual studies, program requirements, design analyses, calculations, equipment selection and layout, and system selection and layout.
Ensures internal communication and coordination of design efforts occurs.
Coordinate all support activities required to complete all design efforts and quality assurance processes.
Work with other disciplines to ensure accuracy of the package, meet schedule, and budget commitments.
Meet with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of work.
Prepare fee proposals for fire protection design work.

Required Experience:
Experience performing fire hazard analysis.
Registered Fire Protection PE is a plus
Uses advanced techniques in the modification or extension of theories and practices.
Specific experience in designing fire protection systems for DOE and military projects is preferred.
Experience with building and fire safety code analysis, fire dynamic analysis, and fire risk analysis is required.
Experience with computer-based fire dynamic and evacuation simulation modeling is a plus.
Design in HVAC and plumbing systems is a plus.
Experience interfacing with client contacts.
Design/Build experience is a plus.
Proficiency with MS Office.
Familiarity with fire protection design software programs like AutoSPRINK a plus
AutoCAD, Revit, Microstation and/or Bentley BIM is a plus.

Education:
Bachelor of Sciences from an ABET Accredited Program
Area of discipline - Fire protection, Mechanical, Architectural, or Electrical engineering degree with experience in fire protection

Additional Skillsets:
Ability to obtain P.E. in NM, TN, SC, CO
Up to approximately 25% travel will be required.

Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship.
Location - Los Alamos, NM
May qualify to receive travel per diem per DOE requirements.

Benefits:
Excellent Salary
401(k)
Generous Paid Time Off
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Other Benefits