Senior Fire Protection Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic international firm is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to lead technical projects and mentor junior engineers. This role involves developing fire protection strategies, managing client relationships, and overseeing project compliance across various sectors. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background in fire safety engineering and extensive experience in consulting. You'll contribute to organizational development and represent the company at industry events, ensuring high-quality service and safety standards.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in fire protection engineering consulting.
• A PE license is preferred, especially in California, Oregon, or Washington.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering analyses and design work for fire safety and compliance.
• Oversee projects of various scales, ensuring safety standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Education

B.S. in Fire Safety/Protection Engineering

M.S. in Fire Safety/Protection Engineering

Tools

FDS

Pathfinder

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Fire Protection Engineer to join a dynamic, international firm specializing in fire safety code consulting and engineering. The company offers innovative solutions for fire protection and life safety across sectors such as mass timber construction, commercial, residential, hospitality, mixed-use developments, and high-rise buildings. This role provides opportunities to lead technical projects, mentor engineers, and drive business development across offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, or Seattle.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Leadership

• Lead engineering analyses and design work for fire safety and compliance.
• Develop performance-based and prescriptive fire protection strategies and review technical documents.
• Mentor and train junior engineers, providing feedback and guidance.

Business Development

• Maintain and grow client relationships, ensuring high-quality service.
• Prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and manage project scope, cost, and timelines.
• Attend marketing meetings and identify new opportunities to expand the client base.

Project Management

• Oversee projects of various scales, ensuring safety standards and client objectives are met.
• Utilize modeling tools (e.g., FDS, Pathfinder) and prepare reports.
• Conduct site inspections and coordinate with stakeholders for compliance and satisfaction.

Organizational Development

• Contribute to engineering standards and staff training programs.
• Collaborate on strategic initiatives to improve business performance.
• Represent the company at industry events and build professional networks.

Qualifications

• Education: B.S. and M.S. in Fire Safety/Protection Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in fire protection engineering consulting.
• Licensure: A PE license is preferred, especially in California, Oregon, or Washington, or eligibility to obtain it.
• Proficiency in fire safety design, modeling software, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Salary range: $130k - $180k, depending on experience and qualifications, plus performance bonus and sign-on bonus.