Senior Fire Protection Engineer

ZipRecruiter; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic international firm seeks a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to lead technical projects and mentor engineers. The role involves business development and project management across various sectors including mass timber construction and high-rise buildings. Candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with a background in fire safety engineering.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in fire protection engineering consulting.
• A PE license is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering analyses and design for fire safety and compliance.
• Maintain and grow client relationships, prepare proposals.
• Oversee projects ensuring safety standards and client objectives.

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

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 including 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 for fire safety and compliance, develop fire protection strategies, and review technical documents. Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance.
2. Business Development: Maintain and grow client relationships, prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and identify new opportunities to expand the client base.
3. Project Management: Oversee projects ensuring safety standards and client objectives are met, utilize modeling tools (e.g., FDS, Pathfinder), and coordinate site inspections.
4. Organizational Development: Contribute to engineering standards, staff training, and strategic initiatives. 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 strongly preferred, especially in California, Oregon, or Washington, or eligibility to obtain it.
• Proficiency in fire safety design principles, 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.