About Us:
BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.
Job Description:
Who You'll Work With
At Design Group, you'll collaborate with experienced leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to solve complex challenges for some of the world's leading companies. You'll join a growing team of more than 1,500 professionals across 45 U.S. offices where you'll be empowered to make an impact, develop your expertise, and grow your career.
What You'll Do
In this role, you'll support the design and delivery of fire protection systems for industrial manufacturing and distribution facilities. You'll work under the direction of a licensed fire protection engineer and collaborate with engineers, senior designers, and cross-functional project teams to develop code-compliant solutions. This position plays an important role in protecting people, facilities, and operations while supporting permit acquisition and construction. You'll gain practical experience in system analysis, field evaluations, specifications, calculations, and design documentation as you build your fire protection engineering expertise.
Support the design of sprinkler, fire alarm, and special hazard systems for industrial manufacturing and distribution facilities
Perform fire protection system analysis, sizing, calculations, and design under the direction of a licensed fire protection engineer
Develop coordinated drawings, plans, specifications, and technical reports for permit acquisition and construction
Review and interpret International Fire Code requirements, NFPA standards, and applicable local codes
Conduct field evaluations of existing fire protection systems and document observed conditions
Assist engineers and senior designers with fire protection consulting and design activities across multiple project phases
Coordinate fire protection requirements with on-site and remote multidisciplinary project teams
Support review of design documents for consistency, accuracy, and constructability
Apply project standards and engineering practices to deliver reliable, code-compliant solutions
Support client-site activities, including installation, start-up, meetings, and training, as required
What You'll Bring
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution or a related fire protection technology degree
Foundational experience completing fire protection system analysis, sizing, design, drawing production, specifications, or technical report writing
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Ability to read and apply fire protection codes, standards, drawings, and technical documentation
Ability to travel for project requirements, including client-site activities, installation and start-up support, meetings, training, seminars, forums, and conventions
Preferred Qualifications
Fire protection engineering design experience supporting industrial facility projects
Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Plant 3D, or Navisworks
Engineer-in-Training certification
Compensation
The approximate pay range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as geographic location of the position.
At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.
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Design Group