Associated Fire Protection

Location: Paterson, NJ

Job Description

Associated Fire Protection is seeking a person with experience in the fire protection field and a degree in engineering to design fire protection systems for all types of commercial facilities and be involved in technical sales activities. This position will provide the engineer the opportunity to work on a wide variety of electrical and mechanical engineering projects in which some of the latest fire protection technology can be applied.

A typical project would include: conducting a job site survey, designing a fire detection and/or suppression system to meet the customer's needs and performing the calculations required to determine that the system will perform as designed. The engineer would then submit the approved plans (signed by AFP's P.E.) to the local fire official for permit applications and would perform periodic job site inspections to insure that the plans were being followed correctly. Upon job completion, the engineer would arrange for inspection/approval by the local municipality and then turn over all plans to AFP's System Service Dept. for the scheduling of periodic inspections. This position would also involve technical sales responsibilities, including determining the viability of potential engineering projects, preparation and tracking of project quotes and the actual closing of sales for projects.

Specific Duties

A) Design of fire protection systems

• Perform hydraulic calculations for sprinkler and clean agent systems
• Prepare plans and specifications for new and existing work
• Design control logic for fire alarms and suppression systems
• Operate CADD system

B) Supervision of projects

• Ensure that material gets to job
• Secure permits for work
• Insure that men are trained and properly scheduled
• Review technical progress of projects
• Maintain profitability of projects

C) Preparation of job cost estimations and quotes

D) General engineering

• Maintenance of facilities
• Time studies to make operations more efficient 
• Learn the technical aspects of servicing fire protection equipment
• Act as emergency service supervisor during duty weeks

To apply for this position, please contact AFP's Human Resources Department:
  Tel:  (973) 684-7250 ext. 140
  Fax: (973) 684-4949.