Sr. Fire Protection Engineer

K2 Staffing, LLC; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Long Beach seeks a Sr. Fire Protection Engineer to spearhead fire safety design projects, manage operations, and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in fire protection consulting, with at least 15 years of relevant experience and a Professional Engineering license.

Benefits

13 Observed Company Paid Holidays a year

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Employer-paid Group Life Insurance

401(k) program with immediate vesting

Tuition & Training Assistance

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in fire life safety code consulting or fire suppression/fire alarm design.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
• Deep understanding of the fire protection consulting industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of fire sprinklers and alarms for large projects.
• Manage multiple projects including client satisfaction and quality control.
• Provide fire and life safety consulting for new and existing buildings.

Skills

Project management

Fire and life safety consulting

Design knowledge

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Summary

Are you an Sr. Fire Protection Engineerlooking to grow your career? Our client, in Long Beach, stands as a provider of professional engineering services to a broad range of markets, including higher education, healthcare, ports/harbors, industrial, entertainment, commercial, laboratories, municipal, and federal sectors. Our specialties include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology integration. Our offered services range from engineering and commissioning to construction management. With over 300 dedicated employees, they are an internationally recognized leader in many of the key markets we serve. They provide a blend of innovation and technical excellence in delivering green solutions that enhance and sustain the built, natural, and social environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the design of fire sprinklers, fire alarms and special suppression systems for medium to large projects.
• Project management for multiple projects, including client satisfaction, resource allocation, budgets, and quality control.
• Provide fire and life safety consulting for new and existing buildings.
• Serve as a technical advisor for the fire protection group and MEP groups
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Perform site assessments and reports.
• Develop engineering analyses, including smoke control, combustible dust, energy storage systems, hazardous materials, etc.
• Help with business development activities.
• Develop new project fee proposals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in fire life safety code consulting or fire suppression/fire alarm design.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Deep understanding of the fire protection consulting industry, including design, codes, plan checks, and construction administration.
• Proven project management experience.
• Experience in business development and writing proposals.
• US Citizenship is required.

Benefits
Upon eligibility, some of the benefits offered include:

• 13 Observed Company Paid Holidays a year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Employer-paid Group Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Plans such as: Accident, Critical Illness, and Pet Insurance
• Tuition & Training Assistance
• 401(k) program offers immediate vesting and employer match is 100%, not exceeding 4% of employee compensation