Fire Prevention Engineer jobs in Akron, OH

Overview of Position

Founded in 1892, Osborn is one of the oldest and most respected engineering firms in the country.  We are Client Inspired and Engineering Driven resulting in professionals inspired by the challenge of problem-solving in complex systems that require sophisticated, practical, and innovative engineering solutions. Osborn is a multi-discipline team of engineers and designers in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection/life safety, technology, structural, civil, transportation and commissioning. As an employee-owned firm, each Osborn employee is committed to ensuring that Projects are completed with a sense of pride and Clients’ expectations are exceeded.

Osborn Engineering is seeking Senior Fire Protection and Life Safety Engineers & Project Managers with 10 - 15 years of experiences for multiple office locations, who will report to the Manager of Fire Protection Engineering. The ideal candidate would have project team and client management experience in a consulting engineering environment working with private and public sector clients. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Project and Client management.  

• Prepare proposals and administer project contracts, including Add Service Agreements.

• Work planning and manage the design process to the available hours in the work plan.

• Supervise staff or self-Perform the following:

  • Perform analysis, design and documentation of fire suppression, fire alarm, and smoke control systems.

  • Develop fire protection strategies, performance-based design approaches, and alternative solutions to provide the best solution for clients.

  • Conduct building and fire code studies and life safety evaluations.

  • Coordinate with other disciplines for all fire protection design elements.

  • Prepare design deliverables of SD, DD, CD level documents.

  • Meet with contractors during the bid phase to review the design details.

  • Perform field verification and take-offs of existing systems for renovation projects.

  • Perform project construction administration including response to RFI’s and accurate review of submittals.

• Review designs prepared by others as part of Osborn’s QA/QC process. 

• Attend meetings with clients, authorities having jurisdiction, and other professionals as projects require. 

• Conduct business development activities, participating in various trade organizations, and preparing or assisting with presentations.

Additional Information

We can offer you a challenging career with one of the Nation’s most respected and diverse Engineering Firms. Attractive profit sharing and stock ownership programs supplement our competitive salary and benefits package.

All job offers will be contingent on passing a background check. Drug testing may be required for certain clients. Osborn/OSPORTS will only be contacting qualified applicants.

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NOTE TO RECRUITERS: Osborn Engineering does not currently accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or recruiters. If you wish to be considered in the future for our list of approved recruiters, please send an e-mail to HR@osborn-eng.com.  All resumes sent directly to management will not be considered.