Fire Sprinkler Engineer III

Colonial Group; Lenexa (KS); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Engineer III in our Mission Critical practice to design building systems, prepare design documents, and perform engineering calculations. You will coordinate with project teams, mentor junior staff and potentially supervise others, while supporting business development efforts.

The role demands PE licensure, strong Revit and Bluebeam Revu skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a collaborative environment across sites in the Kansas area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering field with required experience.
• PE license required; FE exam completion preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design, codes, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in Revit and Bluebeam Revu is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform calculations and designs for basic to advanced systems.
• Prepare layouts, drawings, and schematics.
• Review shop drawings for conformance to plans.
• Mentor less experienced designers and possibly supervise others.
• Lead projects and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

PE license

Team leadership

Client coordination

Engineering calculations

Self-starting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural engineering

6+ years experience or 8+ years with HS diploma

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary:

A Fire Sprinkler Engineer III in our Mission Critical practice is responsible for designing basic to advanced building systems, preparing design documents and performing engineering calculations in coordination with project teams and other disciplines. They may support project management activities and are responsible for task management and mentoring of less experienced designers, which may include directly supervising/managing others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs calculations and designs basic to advanced engineering systems with a high degree of independence.
• Prepares basic to advanced system layouts, detailed drawings and schematics.
• Reviews shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Prepares, reviews, and/or modifies reports, plans and designs for projects.
• Produces design documents.
• Performs research and makes recommendations as to the feasibility of systems or equipment. Evaluates products for their application.
• Provides technical guidance to others and serves as a team leader.
• Assists with developing, establishing and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and customers in support of business development and/or pursuit activities.
• Participates in client, company and/or industry events to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Fosters a client-centric mindset and approach individually and within their team.
• Communicates with clients as needed for the development and coordination of requirements and scope of work. Maintains proactive communication throughout the project cycle.
• Anticipates and answers questions from clients and architects.
• Visits job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
• Assists in resolving conflicts involving owners, architects and contractors as needed.
• Identifies and seeks to fill gaps in industry and/or discipline knowledge on a continuous basis.
• Proactively seeks opportunities for continuous learning and understanding of industry software, including Revit, Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office Products. Acts as a resource for training or assisting others as needed.
• Research and reviews new products, industry trends and evolving codes and standards.
• Proactively shares information and updates and related ideas and suggestions for technical and process improvements with peers and leaders.
• Understands and applies Henderson’s design guidelines, standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs a limited range of project management responsibilities under the supervision of experienced project managers. Asks questions when performing unfamiliar tasks.
• May support or be responsible for project coordination activities such as managing emails, coordinating scope and schedule, coordinating design team, attending client meetings, ensuring project quality, responding to client questions and coordinating project delivery.
• Consistently performs to a higher standard of industry-wide expectations associated with carrying a PE license and being enabled as an Engineer of Record (EOR), including making reasonable engineering decisions and delivering the highest quality of work and accountability to projects.
• According to business need, may be required and enabled as an Engineer of Record, having additional involvement, oversight, responsibility and accountability for the overall signing and sealing of the project.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of engineering (i.e., mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural) and 6 years of relevant experience or 8 years of experience with high school diploma or equivalent.
• PE license required and may be counted toward 1 year of relevant experience.
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred.
• Additional certifications and accreditations aligned with the relevant technical field (e.g., BEMP, CPD, CDP, NICET, RCDD, etc.) preferred.
• Certifications and accreditations aligned with sustainability backgrounds (e.g., CDP, LEED, WELL, etc.) preferred.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides and standards required, as well as a broad understanding of other engineering disciplines.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and Bluebeam Revu required.
• High technical aptitude: ability to learn, understand and utilize various systems and processes. Comfortability with training others on systems and processes.
• Team oriented and willingness and ability to function in a highly collaborative environment, in group projects and leading less experienced designers. Ability to also work independently as needed.
• Adapts to changing work environments, priorities and organizational needs.
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and engineering design software applicable to your discipline or focus.
• Must be a self-starter, proactive and willing to help others as needed.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in all core competencies as described and characterized in the job description.

Pay Transparency:

Individual salaries may be higher or lower than the stated range depending on factors unrelated to the applicant’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, or disability. Salary can vary from this range based on geographic cost of labor statistical differentials.

New York Salary Range: $107,360 – $161,040

Denver Salary Range: $96,800 – $145,200

Vegas Salary Range: $92,400 – $138,600

Washington D.C.: $102,080 - $153,120