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Senior Fire Protection Engineer

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ERG

ERG

201-500 employees

Consulting for public health and environmental safety

Consulting
Government & Public Sector
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$100k - $165kAnnually

Senior

Indian Head, MD, USA

Full-time position at the federal site in Indian Head, MD.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Engineering Management
Systems Engineering Management
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in engineering (minimum GPA of 3.0)
  • At least eight years of relevant experience and a degree in fire protection engineering, or at least ten years of relevant experience and a degree in another engineering discipline
  • Demonstrated experience with NFPA 1, NFPA 101, NFPA 13, NFPA 15, NFPA 30, and NFPA 72
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate/communicate effectively with internal/external stakeholders
  • Excellent verbal/written communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills
  • Relevant experience supporting design and/or O&M for fire alarm systems and sprinkler systems and developing FPS drawings and specifications
  • Relevant experience supporting specialized FPS systems, including wet systems, dry systems, and pre‐action systems
  • Knowledge of life safety compliance within a hazardous environment
  • Professional Engineering license (PE) in Fire Protection Engineering is preferred
  • Have or be able to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
  • Experience with fire safety requirements for high-hazard industrial facilities
  • Experience with DoD fire protection requirements, such as NAVSEA OP-5 and UFC 3-600-01
  • Experience with ultra-high-speed FPS
  • Experience with ultra-violet/infrared (UV/IR) detection technologies
  • Experience with relevant regulations, including construction building codes
Responsibilities
  • Plan, implement, or monitor preventive maintenance programs (e.g., inspections, testing, and maintenance) that comply with federal and local requirements and industry codes, standards, and guidelines
  • Provide engineering support toward documenting and/or troubleshooting FPS operational issues
  • Identify and work to proactively resolve any compliance issues
  • Identify and document potential capital improvement projects necessary to improve operations by conducting site visits to document existing conditions of FPS, developing new requirements based on planned use, and creating preliminary scopes or budgetary cost estimates
  • Perform fire protection design reviews for facility improvement projects provided by third-party design firms
  • Develop or review test plans for new or modified FPS
  • Assist with planning/scheduling testing
  • Analyze, formulate, and recommend facility fire protection requirements, design, space criteria, and usage through space utilization studies and forecasts
  • Analyze existing operations and maintenance activities and identify approaches to reduce cost and/or improve operations
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with other stakeholders, internal and external
  • Serve as a project manager on some assigned projects

ERG focuses on consulting services aimed at enhancing public health, environmental safety, and worker health and safety. The firm provides specialized expertise to government agencies, communities, and businesses, helping them tackle complex challenges in these areas. ERG's services include assessing environmental and occupational hazards, ensuring food and drug safety, planning sustainable facilities, and improving worker safety. What sets ERG apart from its competitors is its commitment to inclusivity, particularly in working with small businesses that are disadvantaged, minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned. This approach not only enriches ERG's expertise but also supports the growth of these enterprises. The goal of ERG is to create a positive impact by promoting fairness, equity, and social justice in all its projects and partnerships, ultimately leading to safer and healthier communities and workplaces.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Oslo, Norway

Founded

1984

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ERG's recent $85M contract with the EPA underscores its strong reputation and reliability in the environmental consulting sector.
  • Partnerships with diverse entities, such as the Town of Acton and the New York State Bridge Authority, highlight ERG's ability to engage in meaningful, large-scale projects that drive community and environmental benefits.
  • The firm's inclusive approach to working with small and disadvantaged businesses fosters a supportive and equitable work environment, enhancing employee satisfaction and retention.

What critics are saying

  • The reliance on government contracts could pose a risk if there are changes in government funding or policy priorities.
  • The highly specialized nature of ERG's services may limit its market to specific sectors, potentially constraining growth opportunities.

What makes ERG unique

  • ERG's commitment to social justice and equity, particularly in supporting disadvantaged and minority-owned small businesses, sets it apart from other consulting firms.
  • The firm's focus on public health, environmental safety, and worker safety, combined with long-term government contracts, provides a stable revenue stream and allows for impactful large-scale projects.
  • ERG's specialized expertise in environmental and occupational hazard assessments, sustainable facility planning, and food and drug safety is a unique value proposition in the consulting industry.

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