Entry-Level Fire Protection Engineer

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Fire Protection Engineer to be based in Roanoke, VA .

This position is expected to begin as soon as possible.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Perform assignments requiring application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria to carry out engineering tasks. Assignments are designed to further develop judgment and understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.

• Exercise judgment limited to developing details of work in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.

• Prepare engineering related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids.

• Assist with the design of fire protection systems for commercial and institutional facilities.

• Identify risks and design safeguards that aid in preventing, controlling, and mitigating the effects of fires.

• Assist architects, building owners and developers in evaluating buildings' life safety and property protection goals.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering or in another related field required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) preferred.

• AutoCad or Revit certification preferred.

• Capable of using spreadsheet, word processing and standard office software.

• Basic knowledge of industry standard computer software for the position (examples include software such as CADD, Revit, HCS, AutoCAD, Hydraulic models).