Fire Protection Engineer

Temporary position supporting military shore facilities capital improvement project. Please read carefully.Project Starts early October 2008. Qualifications required: Bachelor’s Degree in an ABET accredited Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering Minimum of seven (7) years of Fire Protection System design including at least one (1) year working on Capital Improvement projects for a Federal Agency.  Professional registration and LEED accreditation preferred. Proficiency in utilizing PC software packages typically associated with fire safety engineering is required.  Working level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. US Citizenship is required. MUST be able to pass a drug test and background investigation to gain access to site. Specific Responsibilities include:  Conducts routine inspections at project construction sites and workplace environments in order to enforce occupational safety and health laws, in fire protection. Reports on unsafe mechanical and physical conditions including work practices that may cause injury and/or property damage. Reports safety findings and recommendations to the supervisor on fire protection problems.  Investigates accidents and review accident reports for specific causes and the nature of injuries or damage to property. Provides supervisors, employees, and safety representatives with pertinent information concerning accident hazards in the work environment. Obtains and provide factual safety information to employees. Conducts safety meetings with workers to provide training in safe work methods and standard accident prevention techniques. Performs duties requiring general understanding of the construction, operation, and capacity of industrial and construction equipment.  Resolves fire code issues; insure all fire protection codes per contract are followed. Does QA inspections and verify testing of alarm system and sprinkler systems.Reviews fire alarm and sprinkler system drawings to ensure they are code compliant. Location: Norfolk, VA 23501 Status: Full Time, Temporary/Contract/Project Job Category: Engineering Relevant Work Experience: 7+ to 10 Years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Education: Bachelor's Degree Reference Code:: Fire - VA