Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Fire Protection Engineer to join a dynamic, international firm specializing in fire safety code consulting and engineering. The company offers innovative solutions for fire protection and life safety across a wide range of sectors, including mass timber construction, commercial, residential, hospitality, mixed-use developments, and high-rise buildings. This role provides the opportunity to lead technical projects, mentor engineers, and drive business development initiatives across offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, or Seattle.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Technical Leadership
* Lead engineering analyses and design work for fire safety and compliance.
* Develop performance-based and prescriptive fire protection strategies and review technical documents.
* Mentor and train junior engineers, providing regular feedback and guidance.
1. Business Development
* Maintain and grow client relationships, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
* Prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and manage project scope, cost, and timelines.
* Attend marketing meetings and identify new opportunities to expand the client base.
2. Project Management
* Oversee small to large-scale projects, ensuring adherence to safety standards and client objectives.
* Utilize advanced modeling tools (e.g., FDS, Pathfinder) and prepare comprehensive reports.
* Conduct site inspections and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and client satisfaction.
3. Organizational Development
* Contribute to the development of engineering standards and staff training programs.
* Collaborate with leadership on strategic initiatives to enhance business performance.
* Represent the company at industry events and cultivate professional networks.
Qualifications
* Education: B.S. and M.S. in Fire Safety/Protection Engineering.
* Experience: Minimum 5 years in fire protection engineering consulting.
* Licensure: A PE license is strongly preferred, particularly in California, Oregon, or Washington state, or eligibility to obtain it.
* Proficiency in fire safety design principles, modeling software, and regulatory compliance.
* Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
Salary range: $130k-$180k, depending on experience and qualifications + performance bonus + sign-on bonus
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