Lead/Sr. Fire Engineer

Henderson Companies•Los Angeles, CA

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 simple-to-complex projects and may directly supervise or manage staff. Senior Fire Engineers take on the most complex systems and engineering problems, provide senior leadership to design staff, and may directly supervise others. Both levels contribute to business development, corporate operations, and risk management. The role involves leading design efforts from concept through completion, overseeing technical work and project quality, mentoring engineers and designers, coordinating with clients and project teams, and helping resolve design and construction issues. Engineers may be enabled as an Engineer of Record and, according to business needs, may have responsibility for signing and sealing projects. Multiple openings are available, and applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

Lead level: 9 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field preferred, or 10 years of experience without a degree.
Senior level: 12 years of relevant experience; commensurate experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
A Professional Engineering (PE) license may count toward one year of direct experience.
Lead level: Advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, the A&E industry, 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, 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; proficiency in Bluebeam Revu.
Senior level: Working knowledge of earned value, contracts, and construction processes and methods; 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.
Consistently meet the elevated industry-wide expectations associated with carrying a PE license and being enabled as an Engineer of Record, including making reasonable engineering decisions and delivering high-quality work with project accountability.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering (PE) license.
Completion of the FE exam.
LEED and/or WELL accreditation.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field, such as mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural engineering.
Advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, the A&E industry, codes, design guides, and standards applicable to a range of practices, projects, or program types.

Responsibilities

Prepare or direct the 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 to plans and specifications.
Research the feasibility of systems or equipment and evaluate or recommend products for their application.
Develop solutions to complex engineering and design challenges through direct involvement or in an advisory capacity.
Ensure drawings, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
Advise and mentor less experienced designers and engineers, provide oversight and technical guidance, and support their success.
Recommend project staffing and direct or oversee technical and administrative staff activities, as appropriate to level.
Develop personal and team knowledge; assist technical managers and directors with 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 regular 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.
Communicate with clients to develop and coordinate requirements and scope, maintain proactive project communication, and answer questions from clients and architects.
Visit job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
Resolve conflicts involving owners, architects, and contractors as needed.
Stay current with industry knowledge, emerging technologies, trends, codes, and standards; share information and suggestions for technical and process improvements.
Understand, teach, and apply Henderson’s design guidelines, standards, policies, and procedures.
Perform project management and coordination responsibilities, including coordinating scope, schedule, design teams, client meetings, quality, client responses, and project delivery.
Meet the professional standards and accountability expectations associated with a PE license and Engineer of Record authorization; when enabled as EOR, provide applicable oversight and responsibility for signing and sealing projects.