Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

　　The Fire Protection Engineer will act as a supplement of the existing federal staff to ensure timely completion of authorized work for the 183 schools under the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) and BIE facilities around the country. This position will serve as a technical consultant and authoritative expert with a broad range of structural fire protection systems that require specialized fire protection approaches.

　　This is a two-year project and has already been awarded to Planate.

　　Salary: $100-$120k/year (range varies depending on experience and qualifications).

　　Key responsibilities:

　　Provide authoritative viewpoints on methods, techniques and procedures required within Indian affairs to effectively implement a comprehensive structural fire protection program

　　Support the development of BIE technical and programmatic guidelines and methodologies to implement structural fire protection programs and activities

　　Identify, review and recommend solutions to problems of a major and controversial nature relating to the efficient and economical design of a wide variety of fire protection systems throughout Indian Affairs

　　Conduct technical review of building construction design development documents, preliminary construction documents, completed construction documents, final construction documents, specifications and shop design submittals for new construction and major rehabilitation for compliance with Indian Affairs’ codes, policy and mandated standards

　　Conduct fire safety inspections of contract construction and recommend contract modifications that meet safety standards to minimize risks to human life and property damage

　　Supervise special investigations of serious accidents, provide written reports and accident analysis

　　Recommend methods of alleviating unsatisfactory or unsafe conditions

　　Study and evaluate proposed projects, work locations, equipment and operations, methods of safety and health training and protective equipment devices

　　Support periodic technical training on various safety-related topics including but not limited to safety codes and standards

　　Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as needed

　　Qualifications to be successful in the role:

　　Must be a licensed Professional Engineer

　　Extensive knowledge and experience with the principles, techniques and practices of structural fire protection to provide full range of duties and responsibilities involved in inspection of school

　　Able to provide technical assistance to schools and guide in addressing deficiencies

　　Comprehensive knowledge of site planning, building design and construction means, methods and codes

　　Experienced in scheduling, material and labor cost estimating

　　Able to evaluate general compliance with federal regulation

　　With a valid driver’s license

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　　COVID-19 PROTOCOL: Due to the nature of work, the successful candidate will be required to comply with all Federal guidelines regarding vaccination for all employees and contractors (as applicable in the respective U.S. State or outlying area). Please refer to Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors for more information.

　　Why Planate?

　　Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

　　Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere. We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Professionally, Up and Down the Line.

　　Employees enjoy the following benefits:

　　Medical insurance

　　401K plan eligibility upon hire

　　Health and Savings Account plan

　　Paid Holidays

　　Paid Time Off

　　Wellness Offering

　　Training and Development

　　License/Certification support

　　Recognition and Rewards program

　　Travel Insurance

　　We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!