OverviewMerrick is seeking an entry level Fire Protection Engineer with one (1) to
four (4) years of experience to join our rapidly growing High Performance
Facilities team. With a focus on DoD federal government, Military, and
Intelligence Community Facilities this person can be located in any of the
following Merrick offices: Greenwood Village, CO, Huntsville, AL,
San Antonio, TX, Atlanta, GA, or Merritt Island, FL. A hybrid
(work from home and office) schedule may be considered after initial
training i
Job Description
Working under the direct supervision of a Senior Fire Protection Engineer,
the candidate can look forward to the following responsibilities:
Deliver Fire Protection Engineering subject matter expertise to our unique DoD
federal government, Military, and Intelligence Community partners.
Participate in the creation of design analyses, conceptual designs,
program requirements, calculations, equipment selection and layout, and
system selection and layout for the following:
Fire Suppression Systems
Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Systems
Clean Agent Systems
Smoke Management Systems
Life Safety Code and Building Code Analysis
Collaborate in a design team environment, working together with engineers,
designers, and project managers.
Basic level interface with mission partners, clients, and Authorities
Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to prepare, validate, and deliver key design
efforts.
Grow and expand your career by receiving mentorship from a variety of
Mid-Level and Senior Professionals.
Key Requirements
Bachelor's or master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering (ABET
accredited).
Engineer-in-training (EIT) or NICET Level 3 and above.
Willingness to learn; ability to work semi-independently as well as on
teams; self-motivated.
Minimum one (1) year of experience in Fire Protection Engineering
(internship experience counts).
Preferred Requirements
Experience in Fire Protection Engineering for DoD federal government,
Intelligence Community and Military projects.
General knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), International
Building Codes, Life Safety Codes, and NFPA Codes and Standards.
Have the willingness and ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance.
Proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation and/or
Bentley BIM is a plus.
Client projects for this position require US Citizenship.
Ability to obtain PE within 1 year is a plus.
Local candidates to the following Merrick offices preferred (Greenwood
Village, CO; Merritt Island, Florida; Huntsville, AL, San
Antonio, TX), remote will be considered.
Up to approximately 25% domestic and international travel will be required.
Physical Requirements
Requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation.
Be able to work in an environment with open discussions and visitors without
getting distracted.
May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
Meets expectations for attendance and punctuality.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job.
Additional Information
Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package
which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, employee
stock ownership plan (ESOP) opportunity, 401(k) options, and paid
time off (PTO). This position is also eligible for annual performance and spot
Typical salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000. Pay
offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
We recognize the importance of developing top talent from within, our
employees have access to a wide range of internal and external training as
well as coaching and peer mentoring programs.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
Employment with Merrick is contingent upon successful completion of a
pre-employment background check and drug screen.Merrick & Company is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other
characteristic protected by law.We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse
testing.