Lead Fire Protection Engineer

Tepa Companies; Fenton (MO); Remote; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Tepa Companies is seeking a Lead Fire Protection Engineer to oversee a diverse technical team. This remote position will require managing project schedules, ensuring quality, and maintaining client relationships while providing technical expertise in fire protection engineering. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in fire protection engineering, relevant licenses, and extensive experience in the field.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Generous paid time off and holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Life insurance

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support and resources

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Fire Protection.
• Specialized computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to the team and monitor their growth.
• Ensure quality excellence in project execution.
• Represent Tepa at technical events and assist project managers.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in fire protection engineering or similar

Master’s degree in fire protection engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

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Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

About The Tepa Companies

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and, subsequently, our Tribe.

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

LOCATION - This is a remote position and can be based from any location within the United States.

About The Job

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Lead Fire Protection Engineer to be the technical expertise in engineering designs of all types and Tepa’s recognized senior Fire Protection expert. This role works on multiple projects, maintains project schedules, and completes work safely and in accordance with approved work planning documents.

Job Functions:

• Provides technical leadership to a diverse team ranging from junior to senior level staff, including monitoring, mentoring, and leading the growth of team members
• Responsible for supervision and technical direction of Fire Protection employees
• Provides oversight on project execution, ensuring quality excellence, and setting appropriate Fire Protection goals and objectives
• Assists in the development of project plans and staffing strategies, ensuring alignment with approved business plans
• Instrumental in maintaining long-term relationships with key clients by providing technical expertise, attending client meetings, and leading project development pursuits.
• Represents Tepa with mechanical expertise at technical events such as conferences and technical meetings.
• Assists project managers and engineers with technical issues, scheduling, and cost control measures,
• Works with technical staff, proposal management, and business development staff to support proposal development.
• Works with the Engineering Business Development Manager to analyze Scopes of Work (SOWs), produce hours and levels of effort, and write technical efforts related to Fire Protection scope as part of proposals.
• Coordinate and collaborate with subcontractors, teaming partners, and clients.
• Provides resource allocation for the Fire Protection team, Peer Review and QAQC, and sets the standards for the Fire Protection Engineering Discipline at Tepa.
• Ensures Tepa Core Values are being practiced by all Tepa staff.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in fire protection engineering, or similar from Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology accredited college or university
• 10+ year of relevant experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Fire Protection, with NCEES Registration and ability to be licensed in any state in the US
• Specialized computer skills including AutoCAD and Revit
• Demonstrated ability to fulfill commitments on schedule and meet clients' service expectations and requirements
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with project team members and clients
• Demonstrated effectiveness in building working relationships and interacting with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills, including attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness, as well as a commitment to producing high-quality deliverables
• Strong interpersonal, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet multiple schedule deadlines
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Word and Excel
• Strong attention to detail
  
  

Preferred Education and Experience (not required):

• Master’s degree in fire protection engineering
• Prior federal and DoD experience
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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