Fire Protection Project Engineer (On-Site)

About the Role

A professional position requiring a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Protection or Mechanical Engineering, a minimum of 6 years of work experience, and a professional engineering license in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and design systems in accordance with established policies, standards, procedures, and codes with minimal to no supervision.
• Apply practical knowledge and experience to resolve project-related problems and conflicts.
• Make independent engineering decisions for assigned projects.
• Occasionally supervise subordinate personnel or assist other engineers/designers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of discipline-specific codes and other building codes.
• Meet with the Project Engineer and Project Manager to discuss design scope, schedule, budget, phasing, site issues, and design review issues.
• Work with the Project Manager and Project Engineer to prepare design budgets and schedules.
• Estimate discipline man-hours required to complete project design requirements.
• Provide leadership, assign design job functions, and supervise designers to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Implement system types as selected by the Project Engineer and provide complete construction documents matching client and project team requirements.
• Review preliminary and final engineering designs with other disciplines for function, clearances, coordination, and final design selection.
• Perform final reviews of engineering drawings.
• Maintain client contact.
• Perform quality assurance on projects in coordination with the technical manager or project engineer.
• Mentor and motivate Engineering Designers I, II, and III.
• Set high standards, maintain professional integrity, and seek the best interest of the company and client.
• Meet fast-paced deadlines while maintaining quality design.
• Additional duties as required.

Skills

• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Proficiency in REVIT
• Proficiency in Engineering Modeling tools
• Researching and writing reports/opinions
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent Time Management
• Equipment selection
• Excellent judgement and decision making
• Excellent management of personnel resources – motivating, developing, and directing team members

Benefits

• Superior benefit packages for employees and their families, including pets.
• Generous 401(K) company match.
• Generous PTO (vacation time).
• Casual working environment (jeans and casual footwear allowed).
• Employee Entertainment Benefits Discount Program.
• 100% company-paid license renewals.
• 100% company-paid professional membership renewals.
• Continuing education opportunities, including lunch-n-learns and industry convention attendance.
• Sign-on bonuses.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Company-sponsored charity events.
• Licensing Specialist to handle all licensing board forms.
• Fully staffed Permitting department.
• Highly skilled Designers in the Design Department.
• Various business sectors including Grocery, Retail, Big Box, Power Centers, Senior Living, Restaurant, Industrial, Multi-family, and Convenience.
• Experts in MEP, Fire Protection, and Structural engineering to tackle technical issues.
• Committed CA department that performs surveys in all conditions.