Fire Protection Engineer at GHD in Honolulu, Hawaii

Posted in Other 28 days ago.





Job Description:

Job Description



At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.


That's why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

Our U.S. West offices have a strong backlog of projects. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Fire Protection Engineer to work from our Honolulu, Hawai'i office. This position offers great variety of projects and the opportunity to advance into a lead fire protection engineering role. In this role you would assist in delivering projects under our U.S. Federal Sector contracts and other public and private contracts, delivering quality, safety, schedule and scope against budget. This role could include business development.

This position supports clients in Hawai'i, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, other Pacific Island locations and clients on the US mainland.


Responsibilities of the position will include, but be not limited to:

  • Planning and owning the delivery of mechanical / fire protection reports, plans, specifications, and calculations.
  • Fire code and fire protection consulting.
  • Leading and contributing to the preparation of proposals and bids for projects.
  • Managing stakeholder expectations.
  • Coordinating the work of the team, mentoring less experienced team members.
  • Providing creative solutions to fit the needs of our clients and communities.

The Ideal candidate would have the following skills:

  • Excellence at all stages of the project life-cycle, including preparing project scope and fee proposals, writing feasibility studies, code consulting, preparing basis of design reports, consulting, developing detailed design drawings and specifications, developing budgetary construction cost estimates, and providing construction support, and managing stakeholder expectations.
  • Strong Autocad skills; experience with Revit is considered a plus but not required.
  • Experience in building mechanical systems, fire suppression systems, plumbing, water systems, and central plants.
  • Experience working in multi-discipline teams - e.g. architects, civil, structural, electrical, mechanical engineers.
  • Experience working with federal and local government clients.
  • Experience working with the Uniform Facilities Criteria (UFC) and other Department of Defense engineering requirements.
  • Experience working with the International Building Code and NFPA codes and standards.
  • High ethical standards.
  • Experience delivery projects using software such as WaterCAD, WaterGEMS, and similar hydraulic analysis software is considered a plus.
  • Experience with the LEED green building certification system is considered a plus.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Able and willing to travel to project job sites and client offices as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree from an ABET accredited school in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar degree.
  • Minimum of 6 years of professional consulting engineering experience with exposure to defense, building, architectural, industrial, or related projects.
  • Registered Professional Engineer in Hawai'i (Fire Protection) or ability to obtain Hawai'i fire protection license within 6 months. Other state engineering registrations may be considered.
  • Must be a US Citizen

In an ever changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.



We're seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.


As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change. See what the power of commitment can do for you.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

Salary Range: $86,000-$126,000 based on location
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About Us



Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.
That's the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
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