Fire Protection Engineer

Job Description

MARKETING STATEMENT

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is the third largest heavy rail transit system and sixth largest bus network in the U.S. WMATA's Mechanical engineering group is seeking to fill the position of a Fire Protection Engineer. This position is a good fit for candidates with previous public service experience. This engineer will work to support the fire protection with inhouse designs, review of designs, and construction projects for Metrorail, Bus, and Ancillary Facilities to ensure compliance with WMATA Design Criteria and Standards along with local codes and regulations. The Fire Protection engineer will also support construction activities including support to field oversight and construction staff along with support to the Facility Maintenance Department when issues arise on existing systems. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, to ensure that internal and external stakeholders needs are clearly understood and addressed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection, Fire Sciences Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Experience

Certification / Licensure

Preferred

Medical Group :

Ability to satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this job. Must be able to perform the essential functions of this job either with or without reasonable accommodation(s).

SUMMARY

The Fire Protection Engineer is a responsible for ensuring that WMATA¿s mechanical fire protection systems meet applicable criteria, specifications, and requirements including local and federal codes. Reporting to Engineering Manager, Assistant Chief Engineer, or similar management position, develops and implements new designs and design modifications to fire protection systems designs at WMATA facilities. Reviews and coordinates drawings and specifications with respect to fire protection systems and ensures compliance with fire protection engineering requirements, WMATA design criteria, and relevant codes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

OTHER FUNCTIONS

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following :

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.