Fire Protection Engineer

As the Fire Protection Engineer , you will provide the necessary technical leadership, mentoring, guidance and assure total quality of all engineering efforts. Will lead, motivate, and manage engineering responsibilities for the Al Udeid Air Base Operations . Responsible for the management of fire engineering activities, including product design & testing, prototyping, first article production management, RFQs, bill of material (BOM) set up & maintenance, and engineering change notice (ECN) management.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Review and analyze preliminary, interim, find project plans and specifications for technical efficiency and adequacy.
• Review and provide general monitoring on Host Nation funded project development work for new construction, renovation, and improvement projects for real property facilities, including utility systems, according to all laws, codes, guidelines, and criteria as required.
• Projects are related to a wide variety of facilities and infrastructure systems, including earthwork; airfield and roadway pavement systems; high and low voltage electrical systems; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); water and sewage (plumbing); fire suppression; control and alarm systems; etc. which interface with other engineering specialties.
• Interpret methods and approaches in developing project calculations, layouts, drawings, and specifications that support project objectives and standards.
• Review and provide general monitoring on conceptual studies and sketches that indicate pertinent project features, material, equipment, and specifications.
• Monitor all project phases with appropriate managers and staff elements and shall maintain current engineering data for assigned projects.
• Coordinate projects with AFCENT TSG for engineers in other disciplines, operations personnel (e.g., Electric, Power Production, HVAC, Structures, Pavements and Equipment, and Utilities shops) and other U.S. Government entities to include Wing Safety, Force Protection, Security Forces, Communications, Fire Department, and Medical Group to verify safety, constructability, operability, maintainability, and all project considerations have been addressed.
• Perform reviews of Host Nation funded engineering investigative services as requested by the AFCENT TSG. Investigations can include electrical power studies, water and wastewater flow and system testing and analysis, and HVAC testing, among others.
• Monitor and report on projects for new construction, renovations, and improvements to real property facilities and infrastructure utilizing a professional knowledge of engineering. Projects include work on roads, drainage systems, utility systems, installation utility plants, airfield runways, maintenance shops/hangars, recreation facilities, administrative offices, dormitories, etc.
• Review as-built drawings at the end of construction
• Monitor and report new projects for construction, renovations, and improvements to real property facilities from start to finish, including utility systems, utilizing a professional knowledge of civil/structural, mechanical and electrical engineering with no more than two (2) missed inspections, pre-construction surveys, surveys, or reviews per month.
• Obtained documented Host Nation surveillance and verify overall compliance with AFCENT TSG on contracted specifications, schedules, approved drawings, and statement of work.
• Monitor and report on assigned projects and review specifications and schedules.
• Verify construction for design compliance and assist with resolution of differences between the U.S. and Host Nation building code.
• Efficiently use computers/computer software including Microsoft Office, computer aided design and drafting (CADD) programs (AutoCAD), and project tracking programs (Microsoft Project), GIS, and other engineering calculation software packages to solve engineering problems and facilitate work as needed.
• Assist in base master planning, community planning initiatives and assist the Chief of Portfolio Optimization by ensuring new project requirements comply with current and in-work Site Master Plan (SMP).
• Prepare necessary documents and presentations accurately and timely.
• Review and coordinate document preparation, implementation, and maintenance of the SMP.
• Maintain the SMP in a current status and implement changes as the mission directs.
• Review proposed facility siting locations and alternatives for compatibility with elements (e.g., noise, airfield and airspace criteria, explosives quantity distance criteria, aircraft accident potential, flood hazards, soil control, natural resources protection, etc.) and recommend approval/disapproval of waivers to assure SMP elements are adhered to.
• Maintain correspondence and map files on all information pertaining to site approvals, base comprehensive planning, and airfield criteria waivers.
• Effectively review all siting requests for compatibility with existing structures and the overall SMP and continually re-evaluate and update the plan to ensure currency based on changing requirements and data.
• Continually re-evaluate and update the plan to ensure currency based on changing requirements and data.
• Ensure all surveys/maps are tied to geodetic monuments set by the Government for both horizontal and vertical control and monitor Host Nation contractor and local documentation as required.
• Monitor and maintain Government Furnished Property (GFP) and notify the respective installation’s ECES designated representative or COR of needed factory/repair center level maintenance and calibration of any assigned equipment.
• Assist as a Special Projects Liaison with US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) or other design and operating agencies as required. Contractor personnel shall work primarily with AFCENT TSG, local/host ECES unit, AFCEC and USACE to identify and analyze problems and develop technical solutions. The Contractor shall also work with other respective AUAB and ADAB units to analyze problems and develop technical solutions as needed.
• Attend all meetings and inspections pertaining to assigned projects.
• Maintain all continuity from one (1) rotation to the next, ensuring continual process improvement.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering with 5 years’ experience. A degree in either, Mechanical, Electrical, or other directly related engineering field is also acceptable.
• A Fire Protection Engineer Registration is preferred.
• Generally, a credentialed professional (a) is licensed to practice in the location where a facility is located and/or (b) commands the necessary expertise, in terms of knowledge and experience, to undertake the specified task.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be capable of fire protection design analysis including determination of sprinkler and alarm systems, and equipment selection.
• Must be able to fluently read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to attend all meetings required for projects or investigative/project development tasks.
• Must be capable of reviewing host nation provided design submittals
• Must be capable of supporting construction inspections and submittal reviews beyond the expertise of construction inspectors.

SECURITY CLEARANCE : Active Secret Required