Consulting Engineer, Fire Protection

About the role

SGH is seeking an experienced and motivated expert in fire protection and fire science technology to lead our Fire Protection Engineering Group. The successful candidate will provide senior leadership, technical guidance, and direction for the group’s future while managing and growing its practice. This role involves working under the direction of the Division Head of Structural Mechanics to deliver fire protection engineering consulting services.

Responsibilities

• Provide fire protection engineering consulting services.
• Guide the growth and development of the fire protection engineering group at SGH.
• Manage the fire protection engineering staff.
• Recommend strategies to keep SGH at the leading edge of relevant technologies.
• Manage project work, including budgets, staff, and client relations.
• Provide support for and participate in forensic and litigation activities.
• Interface with building and fire officials.
• Market fire engineering services and develop business for fire protection engineering.
• Coordinate with other practice areas within SGH for the overall benefit of the company.
• Attend and assume leadership roles in identified local and national professional organizations.
• Prepare professional papers for publication.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Fire Protection Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fire protection engineering.
• Professional Registration in fire protection engineering.
• Extensive experience as project manager for different types of projects including building and fire code consulting; fire investigation; performance-based design; and fire, smoke, and egress modeling.
• Working familiarity with fire and smoke modeling software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to market and sell fire engineering services.
• Staff management experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Commitment to excellence and professionalism.
• Commitment to embrace SGH’s standards for work product delivery.
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (Vacation time, Sick leave, Holidays).
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with a discretionary company contribution.
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid).
• Employee Basic Life and AD&D insurance (company paid).
• Optional Life Insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Fertility, Family Forming, and Hormonal Health benefit.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Empathy Bereavement Support.
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit.
• AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance.
• Legal & Identity Theft plans.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $93,600—$120,120 USD. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and work location. This position is eligible for a $7,500 sign-on bonus. Base salary is part of SGH’s Total Compensation package, which also includes pay for extra hours worked, an annual discretionary bonus program, and generous paid time off.