Fire Protection Engineer
GHD

Job Description

Help us build the future and we'll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.

Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.

Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we'll provide you unlimited space to grow.

Who are we looking for?

Our U.S. West offices have a strong backlog of projects. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Fire Protection Engineer to work from our Honolulu, Hawai'i office location. This position offers great variety of projects and the opportunity to be a Fire Protection Engineer and deliver projects that help grow an existing practice. You will deliver of fire protection projects and consulting under our local government and U.S. Federal Sector contracts. Experience in projects focused on buildings/facilities and code compliance.

This position supports clients in Hawai'i, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and other Pacific Island locations.

In an ever changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

We're seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change.

See what the power of commitment can do for you.

Responsibilities of the position will include, but be not limited to:

Strategy and Business Planning

• Support effective relationships with key clients in the Pacific such as NAVFAC, Air Force, GWA, CUC, DPW, local municipal, private, and others.

Delivery

• Fire protection consulting and engineering design on a variety of U.S. Federal projects and local government projects.
• Delivery of fire protection and fire alarm reports, plans, specifications, and calculations.
• Working with cross-discipline teams on other market sector projects.
• Planning and owning the delivery of mechanical / fire protection reports, plans, specifications, and calculations.
• Fire code and fire protection consulting.
• Leading and contributing to the preparation of proposals and bids for projects.
• Managing stakeholder expectations.
• Coordinating the work of the team, mentoring less experienced team members.
• Providing creative solutions to fit the needs of our clients and communities.

The Ideal candidate would have the following skills:

• Documented success at all stages of the project life-cycle, including writing feasibility studies, preparing basis of design reports, consulting, developing detailed design drawings and specifications, and providing construction support, and coordinating with cross-discipline teams.
• Exceptional track record with project execution.
• Flexible and able to meet challenging deadlines.
• A self-starter with sound judgment and decisiveness.
• Experience working with the Uniform Facilities Criteria (UFC) and other Department of Defense engineering requirements.
• Experience working with the International Fire Code and the NFPA codes.
• Able and willing to travel to project job sites and client offices as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree from an ABET accredited school in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar degree.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional consulting engineering experience with exposure to defense, building, architectural, industrial, or related projects.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Hawai'i (Fire Protection) or ability to obtain Hawai'i fire protection license within 6 months. Other state engineering registrations may be considered.
• Must be a US Citizen

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

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About Us

Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.
That's the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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