The National Fire Protection Association’s mission is to help save lives and reduce loss with information, knowledge and passion. Established in 1896, we are dedicated to the elimination of death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. The Association delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering the NFPA mission.

To better meet the needs of those who rely on our information and knowledge to keep people and property safe, we are amidst a transformation to expand our influence and further our safety mission. We are becoming increasingly digital and global to grow, thrive and save more lives from fire, electrical and other hazards. To accomplish this, we need effective leaders at all levels of the Association who understand what we are striving for, why it is important, how to execute our vision and who passionately want to see NFPA through this important stage. It is an exciting and empowering time to work at NFPA. 

NFPA is looking to add a Fire Protection Engineer to the team! The Fire Protection Engineer will ensure high-quality execution of our standards development process, by serving as a Staff Liaison managing standards development projects; by supporting application of the standards with answers to technical questions; by supporting the Standards Administration and Publishing and Production teams; and by serving as a technical resource capable of creating and curating content on an as needed basis to support Technical Services.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Manage a set of technical committee assignments according to the regulations governing NFPA documentation, which includes making decisions regarding membership, revision schedules, and related document management tasks.

• Ensure timely and accurate revisions are captured for specifically assigned standards documents, which includes making decisions on schedule adjustments, when necessary.

• Demonstrate strong understanding and expertise in NFPA standards development process, regulations, and context. Be able to transfer that understanding for the committee members and participants in the standards development process steps.

• Responsible for understanding, researching, and preparing for moderately complex technical and standards development challenges across assigned projects. 

• Manage TQS (technical question service) cases by reviewing and providing answers in accordance with established procedures for completeness and quality and close within established time standards.

• On an as needed basis, provide content creation/curation support in response to Technical Services requests.

• Consistently demonstrate The NFPA Way by bringing Passion, being Bold, being Curious, getting Connected and Owning it!

• Bachelor’s degree or technical equivalent required, degree in Fire Protection Engineering preferred.

• 4 or more years of related experience in engineering or fire protection 

• Professional certification or licensure in an area of expertise (i.e., Professional Engineer- Fire Protection) is preferred.

• Knowledge of Engineering principals and terminology 

• Advanced understanding of technical subject area or industry

• Understanding of and practical application of the Codes and Standards. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience in technical and business writing 

• Proven experience in public speaking and presentation giving

• Meeting facilitation and typing skills

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to forge relationships with large cross-section of constituents

• Ability to effectively navigate and resolve complex situations with diplomacy

• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Detail orientated and strong project management, planning and organization 

• Ability to interpret, apply, and communicate technical information

National Fire Protection Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.