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Graduate Fire Engineer - Fire Safety Specialist
Holmes&Co | Limited - Portland, OR
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Graduate Fire Engineer - Fire Safety Specialist position at Holmes is an entry-level role designed for recent graduates in Fire Protection Engineering or related fields. The role focuses on performing fire safety analysis, computer modeling, and collaborating with clients and project teams to ensure compliance with fire safety standards. Candidates will be encouraged to learn and grow within a supportive environment that values diversity and community engagement.
Responsibilities
- Performing preliminary design work and complex analysis work for Performance Based Fire Engineering
- Performing computer modeling of fire and smoke using Fire Dynamics Simulator (NIST) or similar
- Independently performing computer modeling of occupant evacuation using spreadsheet calculations, Pathfinder, Evacnet and similar evacuation models
- Assessing structural systems exposed to fire through computational methods outlined in standards and research papers
- Utilizing engineering knowledge and judgment to determine appropriate strategies and methods of assessment pertinent to the task at hand
- Independently performing report writing, computer modeling, research and development of engineered solutions
- Performing audits of existing buildings for fire safety compliance
- Coordinating with clients, consultants and enforcing agencies in relation to fire safety aspects of projects
- Assisting the Principal & CEO with marketing initiatives and project scope
- Acting as a comprehensive liaison with clients, both marketing and project execution
- Meeting client requirements with regard to time and cost
- Reviewing the work of other engineers and less experienced staff, both critically and technically
- Managing site assessment and supervision of existing buildings
- Ensuring appropriate commercial outcome on projects, including the solicitation and delivery phases
- Being directly responsible for the specification of fire safety requirements for buildings
- Coordinating scope and schedule with prospective clients to develop fee proposals for complex projects
Requirements
- B.S. (M.S. preferred) in Fire Protection Engineering or other engineering discipline
- 1+ internship experience(s) working in a fire safety consultancy or related discipline
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure (or in process to obtain)
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including listening and questioning
- Time management efficiency
- Computer software skills: Basic MS Word, Intermediate Outlook and Excel, and fire modeling tools
- Problem-solving capabilities
- A team-player project approach by contributing to and encouraging project team involvement
Benefits
- Hybrid work model
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability and other voluntary plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare
- Health Savings Account
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time off - Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, Family Leave for new parents, and Community Service time
- Paid Holidays
- Pre-Tax Commuter Transit
- 401(k) retirement savings with Company contribution
- Company sponsored events
- Diversity / Inclusion programs and initiatives
