Fire Protection Engineer - licensed FPE

Bala consulting Engineers•Boston, MA

12h

About The Position

BALA CONSULTING ENGINEERS IS A 200-PERSON ENGINEERING FIRM HEADQUARTERED IN WAYNE, PA JUST OUTSIDE OF PHILADELPHIA WITH FULL-SERVICE OFFICES IN NEW YORK, NY, BOSTON, MA, BALTIMORE, MD, AND WASHINGTON, DC. BALA IS A DYNAMIC GROWTH-ORIENTED COMPANY, BUILT ON RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR CLIENTS, STAFF, AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS. AT BALA YOU WILL ENJOY AN EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE THAT RESULTS IN A SUCCESSFUL CAREER BASED ON COLLABORATION, LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. WE ARE SEEKING A TALENTED LICENSED FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER (FPE) WITH LEADERSHIP CAPABILITY TO LEAD OUR FIRE PROTECTION (FP) DEPARTMENT AND SUPPORT THE FUNCTION ENTERPRISE-WIDE FROM SELECT OFFICE LOCATIONS. As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities. BALA’S COMPENSATION PACKAGE INCLUDES A RICH BENEFITS PACKAGE ALONG WITH MARKET COMPETITIVE SALARY STRUCTURE. OUR CULTURE CREATES AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE RELATIONSHIPS THRIVE AND CAREERS FLOURISH.

Requirements

7+ years professional experience in fire protection engineering/design
PE/FPE license required - Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering required
Advanced working knowledge of building codes, Fire codes, NFPA Standards and FM Global Data Sheets
Proficient in standard engineering procedures with proven critical thinking ability who works analytically in a quantitative problem solving environment
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive ability as part of a team.
Team supervisory experience
Proficient relevant software skills including Revit, Bluebeam, BIM and MS office
Skilled technical writer

Responsibilities

Serve as lead FP engineer and technical expert with the ability to answer questions and resolve issues for engineering staff
Participate in the design of fire protection systems and coordinate with other disciplines on projects -performing calculations and attending review meetings
Create detailed plans, processes, and procedures for engineering staff to use and abide by.
Propose and oversee budgets and timelines for engineering projects.
Check and confirm the accuracy of the work performed and the methods used by staff.
Communicate and collaborate with other department managers across all office locations.
Prepare and deliver various internal and external engineering-related presentations
Perform department leader activities including hiring, coaching and training of staff