Fire Protection Engineer

TECHSTAFF of AZ; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Fire Protection Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this mid-senior level role, you will leverage your extensive experience to perform engineering calculations and design systems according to established codes and standards. You'll lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high-quality deliverables while managing client relationships. This full-time position offers a collaborative environment where your expertise will significantly impact project success. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about engineering excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of work experience; licensed engineer required.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, REVIT, and engineering modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and design systems with minimal supervision.
• Supervise personnel and assist engineers/designers as needed.
• Ensure projects meet deadlines while maintaining quality design.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Design systems

Excellent verbal and written communication

Leadership skills

Knowledge of building codes

Independent decision-making

Quality assurance

Client contact

Education

Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection/Mechanical

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Microsoft Office

Engineering Modeling tools

Job description

This role can be located in Phoenix, AZ, Orlando, FL or Ambler, PA. It is an onsite role.

Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr

Qualifications:

A Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Protection/Mechanical

Minimum 8 years of work experience and shall be a licensed engineer.

Responsibilities/Skills:

• Perform engineering calculations and design systems in accordance with established policies, standards, procedures, and codes with minimal supervision.
• Apply practical knowledge and experience to resolve project-related problems and conflicts.
• Make independent decisions for engineering tasks related to assigned projects.
• Occasionally supervise subordinate personnel or assist other engineers/designers.
• Knowledge of discipline-specific codes and other building codes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership skills to educate clients on design and project requirements.
• Meet with the Project Engineer and Project Manager to discuss design scope, schedule, budget, phasing, site issues, and design review issues.
• Work with Project Manager and Project Engineer to prepare design budgets and schedules.
• Estimate discipline hours required for project design requirements.
• Provide leadership and assign design job functions to designated designers, supervising their efforts to complete the project on time and within budget.
• Implement system types as selected by the Project Engineer and provide complete construction documents matching client and project team requirements.
• Review preliminary and final engineering designs with other disciplines for function, clearances, coordination, and final design selection.
• Perform a final review of engineering drawings.
• Client contact.
• Perform quality assurance on projects in coordination with technical manager or project engineer.
• Mentor and motivate Engineering designers I, II, and III, setting high standards and professional integrity.
• Ability to meet fast-paced deadlines while maintaining quality design.

Skills:

• Proficient in AutoCAD and REVIT.
• Proficient in Engineering Modeling tools, researching and writing reports/opinions.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Effective management of personnel resources – motivating, developing, and directing team members.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods, handle stressful situations, multi-task, and work under time constraints. Long hours may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Overtime (40+ hours) may be required as needed.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

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