Fire Protection Specialist

Job Description

Overview

The Engineering Services Division is seeking an Intermediate or Senior Fire Protection Specialist to support various projects across Canada. Our team focuses on major infrastructure programs within the Nuclear Defence Industrial and Critical facilities sectors.

This role is suited to an innovative technically strong professional who applies fire protection principles and fire safety science to deliver pragmatic solutions to the built environment. The position involves direct engagement with clients regulators and multidisciplinary teams and offers opportunities for technical leadership and mentoring. This is a client facing role that requires excellent communication and project management skills.

Your role

• Lead the design and delivery of fire suppression systems including preparation of drawings calculations specifications and technical reports.
• Develop fire protection engineering studies system narratives and compliance documentation.
• Participate in field reviews inspections onsite engineering tests and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate fire protection scope with architectural structural mechanical electrical and process engineering teams as part of integrated project delivery.
• Represent AtkinsRéalis fire protection discipline in discussions with external clients and key stakeholders.

For Seniorlevel candidates:

• Provide technical leadership on complex projects.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technologists.
• Contribute to continuous improvement best practices and knowledge sharing across the fire protection team.

About you

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Diploma in Fire Protection Engineering Technology or related discipline.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (.) with PEO or eligible to be registered.
• 510 years experience in fire protection / fire suppression engineering. Experience in independently preparing technical reports that clearly outline objectives with minimal guidance from senior team members.
• Experience in nuclear fire protection engineering and familiarity with CSA standards (e.g. CSA N293 N393) is an asset.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit AutoSPRINK and/or HydraCAD is required.
• Working knowledge of NBCC NFCC provincial codes and applicable fire protection standards (UL NFPA CSA). Hands on experience with application of NFPAis required. UL Solutions Integrated System Testing Certification (CAN/ULC-1001) is an asset.
• Working knowledge of Fire pump sizing fire pump layouts as per NFPA 13; Sprinkler spacing sprinkler piping in-depth understanding of NFPA-13 is required.
• Able to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to nontechnical audiences and senior stakeholders. Proven ability to manage differing viewpoints and present sound engineering positions. Ability to cross over multi-disciplinary project teams. Collaborative approach and good communication skills.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain federal security clearance.
• Valid drivers license.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation employee recognition and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health wellbeing financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range $90000 - $120000 annually (Only Applicable to British Columbia or Ontario). Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills experience and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

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