Fire Protection Consultant

Ignis Global Recruitment; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned engineering firm is seeking a Fire Protection Consultant to join their team. This pivotal role involves providing expert engineering services in fire protection and life safety to enhance safety compliance across various facility types. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and strong interpersonal skills, thriving in a dynamic work environment while contributing to project management and business growth.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

401(k) plan with company match

Competitive paid time off (PTO)

Flextime Fridays

Comprehensive health insurance

Biannual performance bonuses

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of related experience preferred.
• Candidates with significant industry experience welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert fire protection engineering services.
• Conduct building and fire code reviews.
• Prepare detailed inventory statements for industrial properties.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in BlueBeam

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Proficiency in Revit

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Project management experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering

EIT Certification

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Fire Protection Consultant to join a dynamic team in the Austin, Texas area. This role will be pivotal in project management, technical development, and business growth, contributing to the safety and efficiency of various facilities.

Responsibilities :

• Provide expert fire protection engineering services, including life safety code consulting, sprinkler and fire alarm design, and performance-based fire engineering for a diverse range of facility types across the United States.
• Conduct comprehensive building and fire code reviews, including detailed plan analyses and site assessments to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Classify hazardous materials and prepare detailed inventory statements for industrial properties, enhancing safety and compliance standards.
• Assess high-piled storage arrangements and generate thorough reports to support high-piled storage permit applications.
• Deliver exceptional service to clients by completing projects on time and within budget, consistently meeting or exceeding expectations.
• Prepare and facilitate peer reviews of project-related technical reports to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Develop innovative fire protection strategies and performance-based design approaches, offering alternative solutions to complex client design challenges.
• Foster effective communication with project team members, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Support business development initiatives to expand service offerings and strengthen client relationships.

Qualifications :

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering.
• We also welcome candidates with significant industry experience in fire protection, life safety, or code consulting, even if not on a traditional engineering track.
• EIT Certification preferred.
• Experience : 2-5 years of related experience.

Skills :

• Proficiency in software such as AutoCAD, BlueBeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and Revit (preferred).
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and prepare deliverables for peer review with minimal supervision.
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with industry professionals, trades, and regulatory authorities.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating ideas clearly and concisely to both internal and external audiences.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary professionals, with prior project management experience considered a plus.

Salary Range :

90,000 - $130,000, depending on qualifications and experience

Benefits :

• Sign-on bonus
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Competitive paid time off (PTO)
• Flextime Fridays for improved work-life balance
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage with 100% of premiums paid by the company
• Biannual performance bonuses to reward outstanding contributions

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