Lead Licensed Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) – Design

Bala Consulting Engineers; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employer Paid Life Insurance

PTO + Holidays (up to 5 weeks PTO; 8+1

Volunteer Time Off

Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement

Student Loan Assistance

529 College Savings Plan

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Bala Consulting Engineers, a 200-person engineering firm headquartered in Wayne, PA, seeks a licensed Fire Protection Engineer to lead its FP Department. This role will design fire protection systems, perform calculations, and coordinate with other disciplines on diverse projects.

The candidate should have 7+ years of FP engineering experience, a PE/FPE license, and strong knowledge of relevant codes and standards. Leadership, communication, and mentoring skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional fire protection engineering/design experience.
• PE/FPE license required; Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, fire codes, NFPA standards, FM Global data sheets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Fire Protection (FP) Department and serve as technical expert for staff.
• Design and coordinate fire protection systems across projects, including calculations and reviews.
• Create detailed processes and procedures for engineering staff to follow.
• Oversee project budgets and timelines; check accuracy of work and methods used by staff.
• Communicate and collaborate with department managers across offices; present engineering-related material.
• Provide leadership activities including hiring, coaching, and training of staff.

Skills

Fire Protection

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

PE/FPE license

Education

Bachelors in Mech Eng

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

BIM

MS Office

Job description

Bala Consulting Engineers, a 200-person engineering firm headquartered in Wayne, PA, seeks a licensed Fire Protection Engineer to lead its FP Department. This role will design fire protection systems, perform calculations, and coordinate with other disciplines on diverse projects.

The candidate should have 7+ years of FP engineering experience, a PE/FPE license, and strong knowledge of relevant codes and standards. Leadership, communication, and mentoring skills are essential.