Fire Protection - Engineer-In-Training (EIT)

Wiley|Wilson, a 100% employee-owned architecture and engineering firm, is seeking an Engineer-In-Training to join our Fire Protection team in Lynchburg, VA. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in fire protection engineering, working on a diverse range of projects.

Position Overview: As a Fire Protection Engineer-In-Training, you will work with a senior engineer to develop your skills in the design and analysis of active and passive fire protection systems. You will be involved in projects serving federal, municipal, university, and industrial clients. You will participate in preparation of project narratives, reports, technical specifications, and drawing packages as part of interdisciplinary design teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with a lead engineer on the design of fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, and passive fire protection elements, while gaining knowledge of building codes, standards, and client-specific requirements.
• Assist in the production of building and life safety code analyses, coordinating passive and active systems with other disciplines, and performing fire suppression system calculations.
• Develop design capabilities in producing deliverables, including reports, calculations, specifications, and drawings.
  
  

Requirements

• Intrinsically motivated and collaborative, able to work independently and employ effective communication as a member of the team.
• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the fire protection engineering industry.
• Must have passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Eligible to work in the United States and obtain a security clearance.
  
  

Desired Experience

• Design of Federal Government facilities
• Application of the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)
  
  

What We Offer: We offer a competitive salary along with employee ownership through our ESOP program and work-from-home flexibility with details provided upon inquiry. Our generous benefits package includes multiple group health insurance options, a 401k with up to 6% matching contribution, 24 days of paid time off (PTO), five paid holidays per year, tuition reimbursement, and many other perks. We prioritize work-life balance with benefits such as 80 hours of parental leave for the birth of a child or newly adopted child, a hybrid work schedule, and accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Why Wiley|Wilson? As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a unique opportunity to grow your career while sharing in the success of the firm through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our focus on professional development, diverse project portfolio, and collaborative environment make Wiley|Wilson an exciting place to work.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to Wiley|Wilson's culture. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

Wiley|Wilson has offices in Alexandria, Lynchburg, and Richmond, VA; Raleigh, NC; and Atlanta, GA.

Other

• EOE/AAP, Disability/Covered Veteran, Drug Free Workplace
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