Job Details

Fire Protection Engineer

Bowers + Kubota Consulting is a full-service architectural, engineering, planning, construction management, and project/program management firm that has been servicing the islands for more than forty years. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work both nationally and in Hawai'i, we are dedicated to delivering successful projects of superior quality to our clients through teamwork and integrity. The Fire Protection Engineer works under the supervision of the Mechanical Engineering Manager and participates in the project design and production as needed. This person exercises judgement on evaluation, selection, and use of standard techniques and regulations in drawings and specs, solves problems when encountered and receives guidance on complex projects and tasks.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering required.
• Licensed in Fire Protection Engineering required.
• Minimum three years of experience in the industry.
• Experience in Federal Government project delivery.
• Knowledge of CAD and manual drafting principles, practices, methods, and techniques.
• Able to follow project CAD standards and procedures.
• Able to modify existing drawings to minimize the need to create new drawings and create new drawings when necessary and in a timely fashion.
• Proficiency in both oral and written communication.
• Read and interpret construction drawings.
• Prepare accurate detailed drawings from data supplied by field surveys, record drawings as-built drawings, mark-ups, worksheets, and design sketches.
• Must be able to self-check own work to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to operate a computer using standard drafting software packages and plotters.
• Principles and practices of technical report writing and data presentations.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, and Power Point), CAD software, and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of codes and regulations, engineering systems, and construction methods.
• Strong understanding of project delivery methods and process.