Mechanical Engineer - Fire Protection Engineer

Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Fire Protection Engineer to lead the design of fire protection systems across various projects. This role involves overseeing project teams, coordinating with multiple disciplines, and ensuring adherence to codes and standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fire protection design and a professional license, along with strong communication and organizational skills. Join a dynamic team that values quality and innovation in every project, where your expertise will directly impact the safety and success of diverse construction endeavors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in A/E industry preferred.
• Extensive experience with fire protection design required.

Responsibilities

• Design fire protection systems from schematics to construction administration.
• Oversee project team members and delegate tasks effectively.

Skills

Fire Protection Design

Project Management

Revit

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Professional Fire Protection Engineer License

Tools

Revit

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Responsible for the design of fire protection systems for all project sizes from schematics through construction administration.
TYPICAL DUTIES

• Responsible for fire protection concepts and documentation process from schematics through construction administration phases within the discipline.
• Responsible for overseeing project team members and delegating tasks for fire protection.
• Prepare and monitor project work plans.
• Prepare and document required code research for project.
• Attend project meetings as necessary.
• Detailed coordination with other disciplines on a regular basis.
• Document interpretation and submittal reviews during bidding and construction administration.
• Monitor staff to produce quality architectural and engineering services within a project team concept.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

SKILL, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Professional Fire Protection Engineer license is required.
• Signing/sealing of fire protection work.
• Minimum ten years' experience in A/E industry preferred.
• Extensive experience with fire protection design.
• Experience working in Revit is preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, and strong organizational skills.
• Possess the ability to motivate and mentor staff and delegate work assignments.
• Very detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic and flexible.
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Capable of traveling to and from project sites for attending client, project and construction meetings.
• Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation and evaluation purposes.
• Ability to use equipment for communication and documentation purposes.
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.

In compliance with all applicable or other employment requirements, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability and arrest and conviction records.