Senior Fire Protection Engineer

LaBella Associates; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedule

Health/Dental Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Paid Parental Leave

Short & Long Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Leadership Development Program

Fitness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Program

Team Building Events

Community Service Events

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer for their Building Engineering division. This position involves designing and managing fire protection systems, supervising a team, and developing client relationships. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Fire Science, along with ten years of experience in the field. The role offers a competitive salary of $120,000 - $150,000, a flexible work schedule, and numerous benefits including health insurance and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience with a professional A/E services firm is preferred.
• New York Professional Engineer's License is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise fire protection engineering staff to develop concepts and reports.
• Design and manage fire protection systems including fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems.
• Develop and direct fire protection project teams to meet project goals.
• Manage fire protection project financial performance and schedule.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Fire Science

Job description

Overview

We are currently hiring a Senior Fire Protection Engineer in our Building Engineering division at our Rochester, Albany, Ithaca, Poughkeepsie, Syracuse, or White Plains office.

The Building Engineering Division at LaBella provides complete building engineering services including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and structural engineering. Services range from feasibility studies and analysis through project design and construction. Our engineers are well versed in new construction, renovations, additions, analysis, special structures, and design/build projects for a variety of clients.

The Senior Fire Protection Engineer will work with clients to provide holistic fire protection design for buildings. Responsibilities include fire sprinkler and fire alarm design, egress, and code analysis, studies and technical support as required to fulfill project requirements. Typical projects will involve field work, design, coordination, and construction administration services. This position will be responsible for development of a fire protection service team that will provide a wide range of fire systems design and code services. A successful candidate will be able to work well in a team, provide leadership to Jr Engineers and Architects, and be capable of developing new business. This position offers the opportunity to transition from a Senior Engineer role into a leadership role for the office.

Job Duties

• Supervise fire protection engineering staff to develop fire protection concepts, strategies, construction documents and engineering reports for new building and renovation projects.
• Develop a fire protection group that specializes in fire protection system design, fire alarm, fire code review, and fire and smoke modeling design.
• Design and manage fire protection systems including fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems.
• Perform code and egress analysis for new buildings, building additions, and renovations.
• Design smoke control systems using Contam or similar design software.
• Provide mechanical leadership for large multi-discipline design projects including fire protection design.
• Address fire protection design related to corrections, higher education, laboratory, health care, and other typical market sectors.
• Complete fire protection hydraulic calculations using industry software programs.
• Complete fire alarm design.
• Interact with clients to analyze design options, perform cost-benefit comparisons, and communicate results to assist owners in decision making.
• Develop and direct fire protection project teams to meet project goals and maintain quality work product.
• Manage fire protection project financial performance and schedule.
• Manage fire protection staff and resources to ensure efficient workflow.
• Client and business development, including proposal writing to initiate new business and maintaining client relationships.

Salary

Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 per year

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience with a professional A/E services firm is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Fire Science is preferred.
• Strong writing, organizational and communications skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, and multi-task efficiently.
• New York Professional Engineer's License is preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.