Senior Fire Protection Engineer | Lead Design & Mentorship

Weston & Sampson; Rocky Hill (CT); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Employee ownership

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Flexible workplace

Descripción de la vacante

Weston & Sampson is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Mechanical Engineer to join our Mechanical HVAC and Plumbing team in New England. This role offers responsibility, technical leadership, and growth opportunities across private, public, federal, and municipal sectors.

The candidate will design fire protection systems, manage projects from concept through construction, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while mentoring junior staff.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Relevant experience in fire protection construction and design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure in a U.S. state.
• Thorough understanding of Massachusetts building codes and familiarity with applicable building codes across other New England states.
• Experience calculating and designing fire protection systems, including pumps, cisterns, sprinklers, and kitchen/chemical fire suppression systems.
• Experience with Revit 3D modeling or comparable 3D design software, along with AutoCAD.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight, coordinate mechanical concepts through implementation, and collaborate effectively with other building systems disciplines.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines while maintaining a high standard of technical quality.
• Commitment to professional integrity, safety, teamwork, respect, and high-quality deliverables.
• Ability to travel locally throughout New England and occasionally along the East Coast for project meetings and site investigations.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsabilidades

• Lead engineering design and documentation: Develop fire protection designs for new construction and renovation projects across a variety of facility types.
• Manage projects from concept to completion: Conduct field investigations, evaluate existing facilities, prepare engineering reports, develop construction documents, and review shop drawings.
• Provide technical leadership: Apply engineering principles, building codes, and industry standards to develop practical, code-compliant, and constructible design solutions.
• Coordinate across disciplines: Work closely with engineers and design professionals in local and regional offices, as well as clients, subconsultants, utility companies, and equipment vendors.
• Manage multiple priorities: Oversee concurrent projects, coordinate detailed building systems requirements, and maintain project schedules and deliverable quality.
• Support client and project success: Communicate technical recommendations, resolve design challenges, and contribute to positive project outcomes throughout the design and construction process.
• Work safely in the field: Participate in site investigations and project meetings at facilities throughout New England and, occasionally, along the East Coast.

Conocimientos

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection or Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

Revit

AutoCAD

Descripción del empleo

Weston & Sampson is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Mechanical Engineer to join our Mechanical HVAC and Plumbing team in New England. This role offers responsibility, technical leadership, and growth opportunities across private, public, federal, and municipal sectors.

The candidate will design fire protection systems, manage projects from concept through construction, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while mentoring junior staff.