Lead/Sr. Fire Engineer

Henderson Companies•Nashville, TN

1d•$108,360 - $219,600

About The Position

Henderson is hiring Lead and Senior Fire Engineers to design advanced building systems, prepare design documents, and perform engineering calculations in coordination with project teams and multiple disciplines. Lead Fire Engineers handle complex design work, guide and mentor design staff, and may directly supervise or manage others. Senior Fire Engineers address the most complex engineering challenges and provide senior leadership to design staff, potentially supervising others. Both levels contribute to business development, corporate operations, and risk management. The role leads or oversees design efforts from concept through completion, provides technical direction and quality oversight, coordinates with clients and project teams, and supports project delivery. The engineer may visit job sites, resolve project conflicts, and—depending on business needs and authorization—serve as an Engineer of Record with responsibility for signing and sealing project documents. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, with multiple openings.

Requirements

Lead level: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field preferred, with 9 years of relevant experience; alternatively, 10 years of experience without a degree is required. A PE license may count toward 1 year of direct experience.
Senior level: 12 years of relevant experience; a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field is preferred, and commensurate experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. A PE license may count toward 1 year of direct experience.
Lead level: Advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, the A&E industry, and applicable codes, design guides, and standards across a broad range of practices, projects, or program types.
Senior level: Expert knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, the A&E industry, and applicable codes, design guides, and standards across a broad range of practices, projects, or program types.
Lead level: Knowledge of earned value, contracts, and construction processes and methods.
Senior level: Working knowledge of earned value, contracts, and construction processes and methods.
Lead level: Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu.
Senior level: Working knowledge of Bluebeam Revu.
Advanced proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD or Revit and HVAC design software such as IESVE or Trane Trace.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering (PE) license.
Completion of the FE exam.
LEED and/or WELL accreditation.
Advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, the A&E industry, and applicable codes, design guides, and standards across a range of practices, projects, or program types.

Responsibilities

Prepare or direct preparation of design documents, system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics, and specifications.
Lead project and design efforts from concept design through completion.
Review shop drawings for conformance with plans and specifications.
Research and evaluate systems, equipment, and products and make recommendations about feasibility and application.
Develop solutions to complex engineering problems and design challenges, directly or in an advisory capacity.
Ensure drawings, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
Advise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to less experienced designers and engineers; oversee their work and, where applicable, take responsibility for staff under supervision.
Recommend project staffing and direct technical and administrative staff as applicable to the level.
Develop personal and team knowledge and assist technical managers and directors in establishing and implementing practice- or sector-level goals, policies, objectives, and standards.
Contribute to or influence the development of tools, resources, and company practices; implement and reinforce design and engineering standards.
Oversee project and design quality through reviews and check-ins, including final reviews where applicable.
Develop and maintain relationships with strategic partners and customers to support and expand business opportunities.
Participate in client, company, and industry events to build and maintain professional relationships.
Promote a client-centric approach and communicate with clients to develop and coordinate requirements and scope, maintaining proactive communication throughout projects.
Anticipate and answer client and architect questions, conduct fact-finding, and serve as a resource to others.
Visit job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
Resolve conflicts involving owners, architects, and contractors as needed.
Identify knowledge gaps, keep up with emerging technologies, industry trends, codes, and standards, and share ideas for technical and process improvements.
Understand, teach, and apply Henderson’s design guidelines, standards, policies, and procedures.
Perform or oversee project management and coordination activities, including managing emails, coordinating scope and schedule and design teams, attending client meetings, ensuring quality, responding to client questions, and coordinating delivery.
Meet the professional expectations associated with a PE license and Engineer of Record authorization, including sound engineering decisions, high-quality work, and project accountability.
When enabled as Engineer of Record, take on additional involvement, oversight, responsibility, and accountability for signing and sealing projects.