Senior Fire Protection Engineer

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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.