Senior Fire Protection Engineer / Chemical Engineer

Arup · San Diego, CA · 1 wk ago

HybridConsulting$112k–$149k/yrFull-time

About the role

The role involves providing consulting fire protection engineering services to a variety of potential clients, including architects, developers, owners, government, and insurers. It also includes leading technical engineering services in projects across markets, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary colleagues.

Responsibilities

Project management of multiple concurrent projects including project planning, staffing, financial management, and successful project delivery.
Provide consulting fire protection engineering services to a variety of potential clients, including but not limited to architects, developers, owners, government, and insurers.
Perform hazardous material analysis for code compliance, including but not limited to hazardous material classifications, quantity analysis, and inventory management strategies.
Develop project-specific performance-based design alternative approaches for hazardous material code requirements.
Integrate code requirements for control areas, laboratory units, and/or high hazard occupancies into the overall design.
Conduct Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) and develop mitigations for dust explosion hazards.
Design special gas and flame detection systems including flammable gas/vapor detection and UV/IR flame detection.
Develop electrical classification requirements for specific hazardous process areas, including diagrammatic and narrative explanations.
Review and document site separation requirements for bulk hazardous materials storage.
Perform site visits and communicate with architects, contractors, and consulting teams.
Present design approaches to authorities having jurisdiction.
Contributing to Arup research and technical skill development activities.
Collaborate with multiple teams, across multiple offices in a multi-discipline environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
A minimum of 5 years of professional working experience in Fire Protection Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of professional experience across any engineering field.
A minimum of 2 years managing projects.
A P.E. license in fire protection engineering or in the process of achieving this professional credential is preferred.
Knowledge of specialty codes and standards, including but not limited to NFPA 2, NFPA 30, NFPA 33, NFPA 34, NFPA 45, NFPA 55, NFPA 68, NFPA 69, NFPA 77, NFPA 86, NFPA 484, NFPA 495, NFPA 496, NFPA 497, NFPA 499, and NFPA 660.
Familiarity with various types of material hazards, including but not limited to flammable & combustible liquids, combustible dusts & powders, reactive metals, compressed gases, cryogenic fluids, explosive materials, corrosive materials, and toxic/highly toxic materials.
Knowledge of process safety and compliance topics, including: Hazardous exhaust systems, Explosion control systems, Spill control and secondary containment methods, Fire rated compartmentation for hazardous materials storage and processing, Ignition control / grounding and bonding.
Strong communication skills essential for team-based and team-leading working.
Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment, and must be highly motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges.
Solid understanding of relevant software, such as FDS, CONTAM, egress modeling software, AutoCAD, Revit, BlueBeam, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
A minimum of 5 years of professional working experience in Fire Protection Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of professional experience across any engineering field.
A minimum of 2 years managing projects.
A P.E. license in fire protection engineering or in the process of achieving this professional credential is preferred.
Knowledge of specialty codes and standards, including but not limited to NFPA 2, NFPA 30, NFPA 33, NFPA 34, NFPA 45, NFPA 55, NFPA 68, NFPA 69, NFPA 77, NFPA 86, NFPA 484, NFPA 495, NFPA 496, NFPA 497, NFPA 499, and NFPA 660.
Familiarity with various types of material hazards, including but not limited to flammable & combustible liquids, combustible dusts & powders, reactive metals, compressed gases, cryogenic fluids, explosive materials, corrosive materials, and toxic/highly toxic materials.
Knowledge of process safety and compliance topics, including: Hazardous exhaust systems, Explosion control systems, Spill control and secondary containment methods, Fire rated compartmentation for hazardous materials storage and processing, Ignition control / grounding and bonding.
Strong communication skills essential for team-based and team-leading working.
Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment, and must be highly motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges.
Solid understanding of relevant software, such as FDS, CONTAM, egress modeling software, AutoCAD, Revit, BlueBeam, and Microsoft Office.

Skills

Specialty codes and standards knowledge, including NFPA 2, NFPA 30, NFPA 33, NFPA 34, NFPA 45, NFPA 55, NFPA 68, NFPA 69, NFPA 77, NFPA 86, NFPA 484, NFPA 495, NFPA 496, NFPA 497, NFPA 499, and NFPA 660.
Knowledge of process safety and compliance topics, including Hazardous exhaust systems, Explosion control systems, Spill control and secondary containment methods, Fire rated compartmentation for hazardous materials storage and processing, Ignition control / grounding and bonding.
Strong communication skills essential for team-based and team-leading working.
Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment, and must be highly motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges.
Solid understanding of relevant software, such as FDS, CONTAM, egress modeling software, AutoCAD, Revit, BlueBeam, and Microsoft Office.

Benefits

At Arup, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

The Benefits – What we offer you:

Competitive, fair and equitable pay.
Comprehensive and valuable benefits program that supports health and welfare security for you and your family.
Paid time off for rest and renewal.
Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm.
401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.
Flexible working options, including alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek.

Lifestyle and Culture – Life at Arup:

Different People, Shared Values: Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.
Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

Application Process:

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.

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