Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Job Summary

We are currently hiring a Senior Fire Protection Engineer in our Building Engineering division at our Rochester, Albany, Ithaca, Poughkeepsie, Syracuse, or White Plains office.

Responsibilities

• Fire sprinkler and fire alarm design
• Egress and code analysis
• Technical support as required to fulfill project requirements
• Field work, design, coordination, and construction administration services
• Development of a fire protection service team specializing in fire protection system design, fire alarm, fire code review, and fire and smoke modeling design
• Design and management of fire protection systems including fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems
• Code and egress analysis for new building, building addition, and renovation projects
• Design of smoke control systems using Contam or similar design software
• Provide mechanical leadership for large multi-discipline design projects including fire protection design
• Complete fire protection hydraulic calculations using industry software programs
• Complete fire alarm design
• Interact directly with clients technically by completing analysis of design options, cost benefit comparisons, and communicating results to assist owner in decision making process
• Develop and direct fire protection project team to meet project goals and maintain quality work product
• Manage fire protection project financial performance and schedule
• Manage fire protection staff and resources to ensure efficient work flow
• Client and Business Development
• Proposal writing to initiate new business
• Maintain client relationships

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience with a professional A/E services firm
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Fire Science
• Strong writing, organizational and communications skills
• Ability to work under pressure, and multi-task efficiently
• New York Professional Engineer's License preferred

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella's benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance).