Senior Fire Engineer - Lead Design & Mentorship

Henderson Engineers; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Engineers is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to design complex building systems and lead design efforts across disciplines. You will coordinate with project teams, review drawings for quality, and mentor junior staff on technical and design challenges.

Featuring a PE license requirement, FE exam preference, and familiarity with Revit and Bluebeam, this role emphasizes client communication and project leadership within a collaborative ESOP environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of engineering (i.e., mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural) preferred. 12 years of relevant experience and high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• PE license required and may be counted toward 1 year of relevant experience.
• Certifications and accreditations aligned with sustainability backgrounds (e.g., CDP, LEED, WELL) preferred.
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred.
• Working knowledge of Revit and Bluebeam Revu required.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees the preparation of design documents, system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Leads project and design efforts from concept through completion.
• Reviews shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Mentors less experienced designers and engineers across teams.

Skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Client communication

Project coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field of engineering

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Henderson Engineers is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to design complex building systems and lead design efforts across disciplines. You will coordinate with project teams, review drawings for quality, and mentor junior staff on technical and design challenges.

Featuring a PE license requirement, FE exam preference, and familiarity with Revit and Bluebeam, this role emphasizes client communication and project leadership within a collaborative ESOP environment.