Fire Protection Engineer - licensed FPE
About The Position
Bala Consulting Engineers is seeking a licensed Fire Protection Engineer with leadership capability to lead the Fire Protection department and support the function across the company from select office locations. The engineer will serve as the department’s lead technical expert, participate in fire protection system design, and coordinate with other disciplines. The role also includes department leadership responsibilities such as setting procedures, overseeing project budgets and timelines, checking staff work, and hiring, coaching, and training staff. Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania, with full-service offices in New York, Boston, Baltimore, and Washington, DC. Its work includes building systems for high-rise, mission-critical, multi-unit housing, commercial office, higher education, transportation, adaptive reuse, and life science facilities.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of professional experience in fire protection engineering or design.
- Required PE/FPE license.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
- Advanced working knowledge of building codes, fire codes, NFPA Standards, and FM Global Data Sheets.
- Proficiency in standard engineering procedures and demonstrated critical-thinking ability in an analytical, quantitative problem-solving environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated, able to multitask, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Team supervisory experience.
- Proficiency with relevant software, including Revit, Bluebeam, BIM, and Microsoft Office.
- Skilled technical writer.
Responsibilities
- Serve as lead fire protection engineer and technical expert, answering questions and resolving issues for engineering staff.
- Participate in fire protection system design and coordinate with other disciplines on projects, including performing calculations and attending review meetings.
- Create detailed plans, processes, and procedures for engineering staff.
- Propose and oversee budgets and timelines for engineering projects.
- Check and confirm the accuracy of staff work and the methods used.
- Communicate and collaborate with department managers across all office locations.
- Prepare and deliver internal and external engineering-related presentations.
- Lead department activities, including hiring, coaching, and training staff.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Up to five weeks of PTO based on years of experience.
- Eight paid holidays.
- Eight hours of Volunteer Time Off.
- Tuition and licensure reimbursement.
- Federal student loan assistance, including a match of up to $5,250 per year.
- Section 529 college savings plan.
- Employee referral program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
