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Senior Fire Protection Engineer in Dallas, TX

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Warwick

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GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to lead projects and develop innovative fire protection strategies. In this role, you will manage fire protection engineering services, collaborate with senior staff to enhance market share, and mentor junior engineers. Your expertise will be critical in ensuring compliance with fire codes and safety regulations while delivering high-quality solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic team, with the potential for relocation to a vibrant market. If you're ready to advance your career in a rewarding environment, this position is for you.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus
401(k) with company match
Competitive PTO
Flextime Fridays
100% Paid Health Insurance Premium
Biannual Performance Bonus
Education reimbursement

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of related experience in fire protection or life safety.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide fire protection engineering services and life safety consulting.
  • Conduct building and fire code reviews, ensuring client satisfaction.

Skills

AutoCAD
BlueBeam
Microsoft Office Suite
Revit
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

We're looking for a Senior Fire Protection Engineer with a Professional Engineer (PE) license. This role involves project management, developing technical work products, and contributing to business and market development in collaboration with other senior staff. Relocation to Dallas, TX will be required within approximately six months if not currently residing there. A relocation allowance will be provided.

General Responsibilities

  • Provide fire protection engineering services, including life safety consulting, sprinkler design, fire alarm design, and performance-based fire engineering design across various facility types, with a focus on the Dallas market.
  • Collaborate on strategies to establish and grow market share in the local Dallas area.
  • Conduct building and fire code reviews, plan reviews, and site visits.
  • Classify hazardous chemicals and prepare hazardous materials inventory statements for industrial properties.
  • Assess high-piled storage arrangements and develop associated reports for permits.
  • Ensure client satisfaction by completing tasks on schedule and within budget.
  • Prepare and peer review technical reports related to projects.
  • Develop fire protection strategies, performance-based design approaches, and alternative solutions to address client design challenges.
  • Communicate effectively with project team members, clients, and other stakeholders.
  • Assist in business development activities.
  • Mentor junior staff members.

Job Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering. Candidates with significant industry experience in fire protection, life safety, or code consulting who are not on the engineering track will also be considered.
  • Licensing: Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Experience: 5-10 years of related experience.

Skills

  • Software Proficiency:
    • AutoCAD
    • BlueBeam
    • Microsoft Office Suite
    • Revit
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines and prepare deliverables for peer review.
  • Professionalism and strong interpersonal skills when interacting with industry professionals, associated trades, and jurisdictional authorities.
  • Strong communication skills for clear and concise interactions both internally and externally.
  • Experience coordinating with professionals across multiple disciplines; prior project management experience is not required.

Salary Range

$110,000 - $150,000 plus bonuses, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Competitive PTO
  • Flextime Fridays
  • 100% Paid Health Insurance Premium
  • Biannual Performance Bonus
  • Education reimbursement
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