Merrick is seeking an entry level Fire Protection Engineer with one (1) to four (4) years of experience to join our rapidly growing High Performance Facilities team. With a focus on DoD federal government, Military, and Intelligence Community Facilities this person can be located in any of the following Merrick offices: Greenwood Village, CO, Huntsville, AL, San Antonio, TX, Atlanta, GA, or Merritt Island, FL. A hybrid (work from home and office) schedule may be considered after initial training is complete.

Job Description

Working under the direct supervision of a Senior Fire Protection Engineer, the candidate can look forward to the following responsibilities:

• Deliver Fire Protection Engineering subject matter expertise to our unique DoD federal government, Military, and Intelligence Community partners.
• Participate in the creation of design analyses, conceptual designs, program requirements, calculations, equipment selection and layout, and system selection and layout for the following:
• Fire Suppression Systems
• Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Systems
• Clean Agent Systems
• Smoke Management Systems
• Life Safety Code and Building Code Analysis
• Collaborate in a design team environment, working together with engineers, designers, and project managers.
• Basic level interface with mission partners, clients, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to prepare, validate, and deliver key design efforts.
• Grow and expand your career by receiving mentorship from a variety of Mid-Level and Senior Professionals.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering (ABET accredited).
• Engineer-in-training (EIT) or NICET Level 3 and above.
• Willingness to learn; ability to work semi-independently as well as on teams; self-motivated.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in Fire Protection Engineering (internship experience counts).

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in Fire Protection Engineering for DoD federal government, Intelligence Community and Military projects.
• General knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), International Building Codes, Life Safety Codes, and NFPA Codes and Standards.
• Have the willingness and ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance.
• Proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation and/or Bentley BIM is a plus.
• Client projects for this position require US Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain PE within 1 year is a plus.
• Local candidates to the following Merrick offices preferred (Greenwood Village, CO; Merritt Island, Florida; Huntsville, AL, San Antonio, TX), remote will be considered.
• Up to approximately 25% domestic and international travel will be required.

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation.
• Be able to work in an environment with open discussions and visitors without getting distracted.
• May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Meets expectations for attendance and punctuality.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Additional Information

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) opportunity, 401(k) options, and paid time off (PTO). This position is also eligible for annual performance and spot bonuses.
• Typical salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000. Pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• We recognize the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of internal and external training as well as coaching and peer mentoring programs.
• An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen.