Senior Fire Engineer — Lead Complex Fire Systems & Mentorship

Henderson Engineers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading 401K match

Profit sharing

Paid professional development

Job summary

Henderson Engineers seeks a Senior Fire Engineer to design complex building systems, prepare design documents, and perform engineering calculations in coordination with project teams. The role includes mentoring staff, leading design efforts, and supporting business development across multiple sectors.

Qualified candidates will hold a PE license (FE exam preferred), a engineering degree, and extensive experience with Revit and Bluebeam Revu.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 12 years of relevant experience.
• PE license required; FE exam preferred.
• Certifications in sustainability (LEED, CDP, WELL) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees the preparation of design documents, system layouts, drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Leads project and design efforts from concept design through completion.
• Reviews shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Mentors less experienced designers and engineers across teams; provides technical guidance.
• Develops and maintains client relationships; supports business development.
• Ensures drawings, reports and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost and quality.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PE license

FE exam preferred

Sustainability certifications (LEED/CDP)

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Job description

Henderson Engineers seeks a Senior Fire Engineer to design complex building systems, prepare design documents, and perform engineering calculations in coordination with project teams. The role includes mentoring staff, leading design efforts, and supporting business development across multiple sectors.

Qualified candidates will hold a PE license (FE exam preferred), a engineering degree, and extensive experience with Revit and Bluebeam Revu.