Fire engineer requirements

This post included compentencies required such as knowledge, skills, abilities for Fire engineer position. The standard job requirements includes: education/knowledge, skills, abilities (KSA model, core competency), experience, license, qualities, training courses, physical requirements, degree or certificates…

I. Key qualifications/requirements

1. Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent education) in an appropriate engineering discipline or the sciences from a four year accredited college or university.
2. 7+ years of professional experience in a discipline or specialty.
3. The candidate must have 3 years demonstrated experience in the preparation of written fire protection analyses, which include one out of the following topics: Fire Hazard Analyses, fire modeling, or performance-based design.
4. Candidates must be familiar with NFPA 30, NFPA 101, NFPA 801.
5. Knowledge of DOE Orders and Standards; and Codes of Federal Regulations for Commercial Nuclear facilities are a plus.
6. Candidates will be expected to assist in growing the existing customer base and expand into new markets.
7. The candidate must have good writing and interpersonal skills.
8. Due to the nature of work, candidate must be a US Citizen.
9. Candidate must be eligible to obtain a DOE Q clearance and access to Commercial Nuclear Facilities.

II. Key skills employers are looking for

Below are top 7 skills/abilities that every employers are looking for, you should pay attention to them:

1. Adaptability/Flexibility
2. Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
3. Teamwork
4. Positive Attitude
5. Professionalism
6. Willingness to Learn
7. Communications Skills