Who We Are:
AcuTech Group, Inc. is a premier provider of process safety, risk management, chemical security, industrial fire protection engineering, and emergency management services. We have deep expertise in Process Safety Management (PSM), Training, Implementation, Auditing, Process Hazard Analyses (PHA’s), Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPs), Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) and Facility Siting, among other engineering and consulting services. AcuTech has deep specialization in the oil and gas, chemical, LNG, petrochemical, renewables, hydrogen, and other industries handling hazardous materials. Our industry experts deliver these services to leading privately held and publicly traded companies, as well as government agencies, and state sponsored entities globally.
About the Job:
AcuTech Group Inc. is growing rapidly and seeking a highly qualified and motivated Fire Protection Engineer in the United States to help fuel our continued growth. Candidates would join a highly respected team of industry leading PSM experts on challenging projects for many of the world’s largest corporations.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth. AcuTech is well established, successful, and growing company that offers competitive salary, bonus and benefits based on experience and position.
What You’ll Do:
AcuTech’s fire protection engineering services focus on industrial facilities handling highly hazardous chemicals. We are seeking a highly qualified FPE that has the experience and ability to advise our clients on fire hazards and risk assessments, fire code analysis, fire protection systems design, and/or quantitative risk assessments using performance-based approaches including fire development and explosion modeling.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelors’ degree in fire protection engineering or equivalent related field.
- Minium 5+ years of direct experience with fire protection engineering.
- Ability to determine fire protection system requirements for highly protected risk applications handling flammable and combustible liquids and gases such as petroleum, chemical and other manufacturing facilities.
- Experience with designing fire detection equipment, alarm systems, and fire suppression systems for industrial facilities.
- Knowledge of internationally accepted fire protection equipment and techniques as well as fire codes and standards interpretation and compliance especially for NFPA 30, 400, 1, 13, 15, 11, 68, 69, 101 and standard building fire codes, such as IBC/IFC.
- Knowledge of combustion and explosion principles and ability to conduct performance-based assessment using fire hazard and consequence modelling methods.
- Ability to investigate causes of fire and explosion incidents.
- Ability/willingness for frequent travel (on average 25-50%) within the US, with occasional international travel for client work and conferences. Valid driver's license required.
What’s Preferred:
- Background in System Design or Code Consulting Experience involving industrial chemical applications
- Appropriate licensure necessary to act as senior lead and reviewer on project work (for example, PE license).
- Demonstrated success within a fire protection consultancy context, with proven ability to attract, acquire and develop client relationships.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core values at AcuTech, and we are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. AcuTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local laws.