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Mechanical Engineer 5 - Fire Protection

CDM Smith is an engineering and construction firm delivering legendary service, smart solutions for the environment and infrastructure, and an unmatched experience for our clients and employees. Our firm works with clients around the world to implement solutions to meet current and future needs. The successful candidate will have significant experience leading and managing the design of mechanical projects. At CDM Smith, we are invested in your success. We offer flexible work options that allow our employees to meet their needs outside of work. Our preference is that this position be based out of one of our U.S. based offices. As a member of our Infrastructure and Services Group you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by:

• Creating engineering designs including: conceptual and basis of design technical documents, water supply and hydraulic analysis, fire sprinkler and suppression systems, fire pumps and fire alarm systems.
• Acting as QFPE for work with federal projects, providing life safety, fire suppression and fire alarm analysis and design.
• Performing reviews of draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and signing off on completed designs.
• Ensuring that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
• Collaborating with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).
• Reviewing draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations, and best practices.
• Meeting with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs.
• Performing site assessments and studies, as needed to ensure designs are aligned with industry standards and local requirements.
• Attending conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
• Performing other duties of basic to high complexity as necessary to meet client requirements such as creating fire protection and life safety engineering designs and evaluations: egress analysis, fire separation requirements, fire hazard analysis, water supply evaluations, insurance provider recommendations.
• Evaluating systems utilizing HydraCAD, HydraCALC, or similar software as required.
• Reviewing draft designs for compliance with NFPA, UFC, national, state, and local regulations as applicable to project work and signing off on completed designs.
• Providing technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Mentoring more junior staff and developing them for future growth within the discipline and firm. May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.

Employment Type: Regular

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Architectural or Chemical Engineering, or in Engineering Technology or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license in Fire Protection.
• Experience working with UFC criteria for federal work.
• Experience working with FM Global datasheet requirements and other insurance provider requirements.
• Experience with design of suppression system (wet-pipe, dry-pipe, preaction, deluge, foam, clean agent), fire alarm/mass notification system, smoke control system, fire pumps, water storage tanks.
• Experience with life safety requirements, building code analysis, passive fire protection systems, performance-based designs.

EEO Statement: We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
• Expert knowledge of engineer principles of design.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Pay Range Minimum: $90,605

Pay Range Maximum: $158,579

Additional Compensation: All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work Location Options: Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.

Driver's License Requirements: An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.