Fire Protection Engineer

Position SummaryThe Fire Protection Engineer serves as the lead technical expert responsible for developing, reviewing, and overseeing all fire protection and life‑safety engineering activities for a large‑scale industrial construction project. This role ensures that fire protection systems are designed, installed, and commissioned in accordance with applicable codes, industry standards, and project‑specific risk criteria. The engineer provides strategic guidance, resolves complex technical issues, and acts as the primary interface with regulatory authorities, insurers, and internal/external stakeholders.Duties and ResponsibilitiesLead the development and integration of fire protection engineering strategies across all project phases, from conceptual design through commissioning.Provide authoritative interpretation of NFPA, IFC/IBC, FM Global, OSHA, and other relevant codes and standards.Oversee fire hazard analyses, risk assessments, and performance‑based design evaluations for high‑hazard industrial processes.Approve fire protection system designs, including suppression, detection, alarm, smoke control, and passive fire protection systems.QualificationsBachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.20+ years of progressive fire protection engineering experience, with at least 10 years in industrial or high‑hazard environments.Professional Engineer (PE) license in Fire Protection Engineering (or ability to obtain).Extensive experience with NFPA codes.Demonstrated leadership in large‑scale construction projects, including design‑build or EPC environments.Proficiency with fire modeling tools (e.g., FDS, Pathfinder) and hydraulic calculation software.Strong communication skills and ability to interface with multidisciplinary teams and regulatory bodies.BenefitsCompetitive salaries and benefits packages, including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, disability insurance, and a pre‑ and post‑tax 401(k) retirement account with company matching contributions.Equal Opportunity EmployerEdgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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