Fire Protection Engineer FPE -Phila, Boston, Baltimore, DC

Bala Consulting
Arlington, VA, US
Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

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.

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 plus years professional experience in fire protection engineering / design
  • PE / FPE license required - Bachelor’s degree mechanical / electrical engineering required
  • Advanced working knowledge of building codes, Fire codes, NFPA Standards and FM Global Data Sheets
  • Proficient in standard engineering procedures with proven critical thinking ability who works analytically in a quantitative problem solving environment
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive ability as part of a team.
  • Team supervisory experience
  • Proficient relevant software skills including Revit, Bluebeam, BIM and MS office
  • Skilled technical writer

As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities.

Bala’s compensation package includes a rich benefits package along with market competitive salary structure. Our culture creates an environment where relationships thrive and careers flourish.

Follow us @Balaconsultingengineers on Instagram and LinkedIn

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.

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