Fire Protection Engineers – Senior Level Experienced

Pond & Company, Inc.; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers the chance to lead fire protection design projects, ensuring compliance with safety codes while mentoring a dynamic group of professionals. With a focus on collaboration and professional growth, you'll engage in diverse projects that positively impact communities. The company values your development, providing opportunities to broaden your skills and knowledge. If you're passionate about fire protection engineering and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Financial Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fire protection engineering.
• PE license or passage of the PE exam is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire protection engineering design on projects.
• Ensure compliance with codes and conduct field inspections.
• Mentor junior team members and communicate with clients.

Skills

Fire Protection Engineering

Design Systems

Project Management

Code Compliance

Client Communication

Team Leadership

Field Inspections

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM

Job description

Fire Protection Engineers – Senior Level Experienced

Apply locations: Peachtree Corners, GA; Tampa, FL; San Diego, CA; Metairie, LA; Mobile, AL

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago

About the Position:

We are seeking an experienced, Senior Fire Protection Engineer to join our growing design team in any of the following Pond offices or remotely:

Atlanta, GA – Headquarters; Atlanta, GA – Cobb; Atlanta, GA – Downtown; Augusta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Colorado Springs, CO; Columbia, SC; Honolulu, HI; Huntsville, AL; Jacksonville, FL; Mobile, AL; New Orleans, LA; Houston, TX; San Diego, CA; Savannah, GA; Tampa, FL.

The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of related fire protection engineering experience (internship and professional experience included), with a PE license (or passage of the PE exam). The successful candidate would assist in mentoring our dynamic team of engineering professionals while supporting a range of multidisciplinary projects.

About Our Team:

Our Professional Design team is engaged in projects throughout the southeast, the nation, and the world. Our existing client base includes transportation, oil and gas, renewables, government (local, state, and federal), Department of Defense, private development, and water resources and restoration. The successful candidate would be an integral part of our growing team and would have the opportunity to engage across markets and geographies.

At Pond, we are a collaborative, innovative team in an environment that fosters learning and professional growth. We believe that as you grow, we grow. You will have opportunities to broaden your knowledge and to put your skills to work in engaging, challenging, and diverse projects that make a positive impact on the communities in which we live and work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Fire Protection Engineering design lead on projects, making design decisions on suppression systems, fire alarm systems, and assisting Architecture with Life Safety design.
• Determine the scope of assigned fire protection projects, review and interpret construction documents, applicable codes, and utilize software programs to create engineering designs.
• Determine cost-effective fire sprinkler and fire alarm system layouts, quantities, and specifications; select and schedule equipment with limited oversight.
• Ensure code compliance of the fire protection systems and building design.
• Conduct field inspections and analysis to upgrade and correct existing system problems.
• Perform accurate, legible, and well thought out design calculations.
• Coordinate Fire Protection Engineering design with other disciplines, highlighting design components that will impact the other discipline's design.
• Attend project kick-off meetings and coordination meetings.
• Work independently with minimal supervision; be self-motivated and take initiative.
• Perform assigned tasks in accordance with company QC procedures.
• Supervise and review the work of other team members assigned to the project team; delegate work to junior team members.
• Communicate with clients as needed and defined by project.
• Develop and maintain positive customer and client relationships to foster repeat business.
• Work well within a team environment with a positive attitude, multitask, and self-motivate to produce high-quality work.
• Have the ability and desire to learn and grow professionally.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) from a four-year college or university in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• 5+ years related experience and/or training.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• PE License Earned or PE Exam Passage and Awaiting Licensure.

Software/Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Internet Apps.
• Revit/AutoCAD/BIM preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position requires the individual to use the computer working at a desk in either an office or cubicle; must be able to talk and hear, reach with hands and arms, lift up to 10 pounds, stand, sit and walk, must have close and color vision, use depth and peripheral vision, and be able to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements:

Occasional attendance at meetings and other off-site events requires the ability to provide reliable transportation. Position may require occasional travel to domestic or foreign locations. Must maintain a current, valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. The position may require travel internationally and as such the capability to travel freely on a passport or other official document.

About Pond:

Pond is an award-winning, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and environmental services firm providing professional solutions to clients throughout the U.S. and globally for nearly 60 years. Pond’s staff of 600+ professionals provide a deep bench strength of experience and capabilities to offer customized solutions that help clients manage projects from concept to completion – and everything in between – with confidence and clarity.

Additional Information:

Many factors are considered when determining compensation at Pond, including scope and level of position, geographic location, candidate skill, knowledge, and experience. Starting base pay may vary depending on these factors. We anticipate filling this position as a Senior Project Manager with a salary range of $82,400.00 - $179,000.00.

Additional cash incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits dependent on position offered.

All offers of employment made by Pond & Company are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at Pond in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions at Pond are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, and local laws in jurisdictions where we operate.