Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) for 12,000 sq ft Residential Fire Sprinkler System Design

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Job Title: Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) for 12,000 sq ft Residential Fire Sprinkler System Design Job Type: Freelance / Contract Location: Remote (Project site in Temecula, Riverside County, CA) Budget: Negotiable (Please provide your hourly rate or fixed-price quote) Job Description: We are seeking a licensed Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) to design a fire sprinkler system for a 12,000 sq ft single-family residence in Temecula, Riverside County, California. The project requires stamped drawings that comply with NFPA 13D (or 13R if applicable), the California Fire Code, and Riverside County Fire Department requirements. Scope of Work: • Design a residential fire sprinkler system, including hydraulic calculations, piping layout, and equipment specifications. • Prepare and stamp fire protection drawings for county permitting (likely required due to the home’s size). • Coordinate with other building systems (e.g., geothermal heating, smart home features) to ensure integration. • Provide guidance on cost-effective design options to meet code requirements within budget constraints. • Address any plan review comments from the Riverside County Fire Department or Temecula Building and Safety. Requirements: • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in California, with a focus on Fire Protection Engineering. • Proven experience designing residential fire sprinkler systems, preferably for large homes (10,000+ sq ft). • Familiarity with NFPA 13D/13R, California Fire Code, and Riverside County fire protection regulations. • Ability to perform hydraulic calculations and produce stamped drawings suitable for permitting. • Strong communication skills to coordinate remotely and provide clear deliverables. • (Preferred) NICET certification or experience working with C-16 Fire Protection Contractors. • (Preferred) Knowledge of Temecula’s local fire code amendments or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) requirements. Deliverables: • Complete set of fire protection drawings, stamped by a licensed PE. • Hydraulic calculation report (if required by the county). • Written specifications for sprinkler system components. • Responses to any county plan review comments (if applicable). Timeline: • Initial drawings within 2-3 weeks of project start. • Final stamped drawings within 1 week of county feedback (if revisions are needed). How to Apply: Please submit: • Your resume or portfolio highlighting relevant fire protection engineering projects. • A brief cover letter explaining your experience with residential sprinkler systems and familiarity with Riverside County requirements. • Your proposed hourly rate or fixed-price quote for the project. • Confirmation of your California PE license and any additional certifications (e.g., NICET). Additional Notes: • The project budget is negotiable, but we are looking for cost-effective solutions due to financial constraints. Please propose options to optimize costs (e.g., collaborating with a C-16 contractor for basic design tasks). • Remote work is acceptable, but familiarity with Riverside County or Temecula permitting processes is a plus. • Please indicate your availability to start and estimated hours for the project. We look forward to working with a qualified FPE to ensure our home meets all fire safety requirements. Apply now to discuss further!

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Fire Protection Engineering