[Hiring] Consultant @Summit Fire National Consulting

Role Description

This position will be part of a regional consulting and engineering team. Responsibilities will include fire protection consulting services such as:

• Fire protection analysis or review
• Building code consulting
• Suppression system design
• Fire alarm system design
• Fire hazard assessments both locally and nationally

Job Duties:

• Design and evaluation of fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, smoke control systems, fire-rated separations, means of egress, fire/smoke and egress modeling, and other fire life safety features in buildings and facilities.
• Classification of occupancies and evaluation of hazardous materials.
• Building code consulting and fire code consulting for the construction industry to work with and support our Summit Companies installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance teams.
• Report writing and documentation.
• On-site inspections and observations.
• Testing and commissioning of fire protection systems.
• Fire risk assessments.
• Obtain professional registrations and certifications.
• Work with senior engineering and consulting staff to assist our customers in presenting fire protection approaches to the authorities and achieving the desired results.
• Collaboration with SFNC teams on larger projects and national accounts.
• Participation in regional industry and professional organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in fire technology or related disciplines, preferred/enrolled.
• Plans to obtain EIT or NICET II certification, preferred.
• Basic knowledge of NFPA Codes and Standards, and International Building and Fire Codes.
• Two to five years’ experience in code consulting, design of systems, or fire prevention assessments preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Experience with hydraulic calculation, fire and smoke simulation, egress and pedestrian movement models, or suppression system or fire alarm system design is a plus.
• Bluebeam, AutoCAD, or REVIT experience is desirable.
• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.
• Ability to operate a computer and use Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint), required.
• Experience with computer hydraulic calculations, fire and smoke simulation, egress and pedestrian movement models or suppression system design programs, preferred.
• Bluebeam and AutoCAD or REVIT experience, preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with the Companies Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for long periods.
• Employee will occasionally be required to drive, bend, kneel, balance, lift <20lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, reach above and below shoulders, stoop, and twist.
• Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office or remote setting, work alone and with others.
• Employees will occasionally be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program