Senior Fire Protection Engineer (PE License)

Vanderweil Engineers; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Wellness programs

Job summary

A top-ranked engineering firm in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Director of Operations and Talent for fire protection engineering. The role involves designing fire safety systems and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 10 years of experience. The firm emphasizes a flexible work culture and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional fire protection engineering experience.
• EIT required, PE preferred, LEED preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Design fire suppression and alarm systems for various sectors.
• Lead and mentor junior engineering staff.
• Coordinate workload and schedules of multiple projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Technical drawing modification

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Director of Operations and Talent – Engineering, Design, and Construction

Who we are!

Vanderweil Engineers is a nationally recognized, top-ranked engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP and technology services. For 75 years, we've delivered innovative solutions across diverse sectors—including Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Academic, Healthcare, and Commercial. As one of the largest independently owned engineering firms in the U.S., our team of 500+ professionals operates from nine offices nationwide, bringing deep expertise and a commitment to excellence to every project.

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds in the industry, we are looking for you. We offer growth and stability in an ever-changing volatile environment. We are looking for a Senior Fire Protection Engineer and Team Lead in our Alexandria, VA office (Hybrid role).

Our Fire Protection Department services include fire alarm and detection system design, high-rise buildings, large campus fire alarm and protection, sprinkler, emergency communications and more.

Some of your responsibilities include the following:

• Design of fire suppression and fire alarm systems throughout all company market sectors including academic, commercial, healthcare, science and technology, and mission critical.
• Responsible for designs of automatic sprinklers, standpipes, high-rise fire pumps, gaseous agent suppression, fire alarms, voice evacuation, mass notification, special technology fire detection and smoke control.
• Coordinate with the design team and/or construction staff to lead related portions of construction planning and visit the project construction site throughout the construction administration process along with field reports, RFI responses, and FP/FA shop drawing and submittal reviews.
• Design and layout systems, and create drawings using Revit, AutoCAD, and HydraCALC.
• Survey existing project sites to document existing conditions and to assess existing FP/FA infrastructure.
• Coordinate workload and schedules of multiple concurrent projects with junior engineering staff.
• Lead and mentor junior engineering staff
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Fire Protection Engineering.
• 10+ years of professional fire protection engineering industry experience designing fire protection and fire alarm systems.
• EIT required, PE preferred LEED preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit with fluency in MS Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook and cloud tools.
• Strong communication and computer skills are required.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to create and modify technical drawings and specifications.
• Customer service perspective with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Proven leadership experience and willingness to mentor junior team members.

Our Work Culture:

At Vanderweil Engineers, we believe our best work is done when flexibility is offered. We know that work/life synergy is crucial to our employees, our flexible and hybrid work style allows team members to have the freedom to be innovative, and drive results their way.

Our wellness programs are above and beyond, as our team members physical and behavioral health are a priority.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

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