Fire Protection Engineering Associate / Life Safety Consultant

socotecยท US - Energy Commissioning
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๐Ÿ“ Boston๐Ÿ“ Boston, MA, United States๐Ÿ“ MA๐Ÿ“ usFull time๐Ÿ’ฐ USD 90Kโ€“140K

About this role

Company Description

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.

SOCOTECโ€™s combination of expertise, experience and methods are increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth.

SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Workยฎ.

At SLS Consulting, a SOCOTEC Company, life safety is the one and only driver. We are a team of consultants, engineers, and designers, and construction professionals dedicated to life safety and fire protection in the built environment.

Job Description

This role is specifically within the SLS division of SOCOTEC. SLS/SOCOTEC is seeking curious, dependable, and proactive learners focused on continuous improvement to join our team. Associates should be prepared to explore the many building systems and design components involved in developing a safe and code compliant building design.

Associates will work with Senior Fire Protection Engineers to design and develop Life Safety and Fire Protection systems. They are encouraged to spend time developing skills in particular areas of interest. Projects will focus on adherence to quality standards through plan reviews and technical reports. Projects will have components of but will not be limited to the following: egress design, code research, smoke control system design, fire-resistant construction analysis, performance-based design, fire sprinkler design, and hazardous material analysis.

Associates are expected to have strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills to effectively support team efficiency. Associates should also be detail oriented and possess superior problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in the engineering or architecture disciplines required
  • 0 to 3 years of relevant experience in Fire Protection and Life Safety
  • Engineering in Training (EIT) Certification preferred
  • Experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, REVIT, Microsoft Suite encouraged
  • Experience with CONTAM, Pyrosim, FDS, and/or PathFinder desirable
  • Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager

Additional Information

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Job Type: Full-time

Salary:ย $90k โ€“ $140k

SLS/SOCOTEC offers a competitive benefits package and an exciting & inclusive company culture where we foster learning and growth through our mentorship program, continuing education support, and other initiatives. For more information, please visit www.socotec.us or SLS Consulting on Linkedin.ย 

SLS/SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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What is the salary for the Fire Protection Engineering Associate / Life Safety Consultant role at socotec?
The listed salary for this Fire Protection Engineering Associate / Life Safety Consultant position at socotec is USD 90Kโ€“140K. This is an Full time role.
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This Fire Protection Engineering Associate / Life Safety Consultant role at socotec is based in Boston, Boston, MA, United States, MA, us. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Fire Protection Engineering Associate / Life Safety Consultant role at socotec full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Fire Protection Engineering Associate / Life Safety Consultant role in the US - Energy Commissioning department at socotec.
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This Fire Protection Engineering Associate / Life Safety Consultant position is part of the US - Energy Commissioning department at socotec. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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Fire Protection Engineering Associate / Life Safety Consultant
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