Fire Protection Graduate- Designer 1 (May 2025)

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We are currently seeking a Fire Protection Graduate- Designer 1 in our Des Moines IA office. The Fire Protection Graduate- Designer 1 will work closely with a team of experienced engineers and consultants to provide engineering solutions and advice to clients to ensure positive outcomes. Primary responsibilities will include assisting in engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of fire protection systems in buildings. This position will be expected to work within the project's monetary budget as well as collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.

Principal Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and analysis of fire alarm, fire suppression, and smoke control systems, utilizing engineering software and tools to create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations according to code requirements and IMEG standards

• Interact with clients to understand their needs, gather project requirements, and communicate technical information effectively; Build and maintain client relationships through professional communication

• Work as part of a project team to support the execution of consulting projects; Assist in project planning and scheduling tasks to meet project deadlines and objectives

• Assist with documenting design decisions and instructions from clients while monitoring project design progress

• Analyze low to medium complexity engineering tasks and propose innovative solutions. Collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical and efficient solutions

• Participate in IMEG quality control processes to ensure that engineering designs and solutions meet IMEG quality standards, industry standards and client requirements

• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in fire protection engineering; Contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG

• Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work. Identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with fire protection systems

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, architects, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications

• Strong technical and analytical skills including knowledge in principles of thermodynamics, fire dynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics as it relates to fire protection systems design in fire alarm, fire suppression, and smoke control systems for buildings

• Knowledge of industry standard engineering software and tools including hydraulic simulation and intelligibility software.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges

• Basic knowledge in the use of BIM software.

• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Ability to travel up to 5% with occasional overnight stays

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

• Engineering in Training (EIT) License preferred

• National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level I or II certification in Fire Alarm Systems or Water-Based Systems Layout preferred

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds

• Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull

• Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises