Overview
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. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership and personal development. 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.
Note : Bala Consulting Engineers will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Resumes submitted for this position from temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and professional recruiters will not be considered.
Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications / Basic requirements
7+ years of professional experience in fire protection engineering / designPE or FPE license required; Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineeringAdvanced working knowledge of building codes, Fire codes, NFPA Standards and FM Global Data SheetsProficient in standard engineering procedures with strong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skillsSelf-motivated with the ability to multitask and thrive in a team environmentTeam supervisory experienceProficient in Revit, Bluebeam, BIM and MS OfficeSkilled technical writerBenefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package401(k) with employer matchEmployer-paid life insuranceUp to five (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and eight (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 ProgramAdditional information
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