Fire Protection Engineer FPE - Phila, Boston, Arlington VA
Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered in Wayne, PA, just outside of Philadelphia, with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC. Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners.
We are seeking a talented Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) with leadership capability to lead our Fire Protection (FP) Department and support the function enterprise-wide from any office location. Primary responsibilities will include :
- Serve as lead FP engineer and technical expert with the ability to answer questions and resolve issues for engineering staff
- Participate in the design of fire protection systems and coordinate with other disciplines on projects - performing calculations and attending review meetings
- Create detailed plans, processes, and procedures for engineering staff to use and abide by
- Propose and oversee budgets and timelines for engineering projects
- Check and confirm the accuracy of the work performed and the methods used by staff
- Communicate and collaborate with other department managers across all office locations
- Prepare and deliver various internal and external engineering-related presentations
- Perform department leader activities including hiring, coaching, and training of staff
The basic requirements for this position include :
7+ years professional experience in fire protection engineering / designPE / FPE license required - Bachelor's degree – mechanical / electrical engineering requiredAdvanced working knowledge of building codes, Fire codes, NFPA Standards, and FM Global Data SheetsProficient in standard engineering procedures with proven critical thinking ability who works analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environmentExcellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skillsSelf-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive as part of a teamTeam supervisory experienceProficient relevant software skills including Revit, Bluebeam, BIM, and MS officeSkilled technical writerBala's compensation package includes a rich benefits package along with a market-competitive salary structure. Our culture creates an environment where relationships thrive and careers flourish.
Bala offers comprehensive benefits :
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package401(k) with employer matchEmployer Paid Life InsuranceUp to 5 weeks of PTO based on years of experience and 8 paid holidays8 hours of Volunteer Time OffTuition and Licensure ReimbursementFederal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per yearSection 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)Employee Referral ProgramBala Consulting Engineers will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate.
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