Lead Fire Protection Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oregon.

📋 Description

• Lead project teams and manage disciplines, ensuring the timely and budget-conscious completion of projects.

• Prepare deliverable documents such as narratives, calculations, drawings, and specifications.

• Participate in client meetings and spearhead coordination efforts between external and internal project teams.

• Assess and apply engineering judgment, techniques, and procedures independently to bring a project from concept to construction.

• Expertise in mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection design.

• Independently design and develop layouts for fire protection systems.

• Formulate effective project teams.

• Create project work plans, assign tasks, and set responsibilities for team members.

• Possess a comprehensive understanding of interdisciplinary coordination.

• Advanced knowledge of building codes and fire protection standards (NFPA).

• Supervise engineering calculations and the selection of equipment.

• Conduct site visits and generate issue reports.

• Mentor and provide training and guidance to staff members.

• Update master specifications and standards while enhancing company processes.

• Cultivate relationships with clients.

• Assess fire protection and plumbing system needs for various types of buildings.

• Ensure adherence to the project quality management plan (QMP).

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering relevant to the discipline or equivalent experience.

• Relevant professional credentials (e.g., PE, CPD).

• Minimum of 7 years of related work experience required.

• Ability to inspire and motivate team members.

• Advanced understanding of fire protection design concepts and code knowledge, with the capability to effectively communicate design alternatives.

• Strong skills in delegation.

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Knowledge of relevant plumbing codes and standards, including UPC, IPC, NFPA, and IBC.

• Experience with Revit/AutoCAD.

• AutoSprink experience is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employer-sponsored health insurance (medical, dental, vision).

• Annual 401k profit-sharing based on the company’s yearly profits and contributions to accounts.

• Reimbursements for professional development, including state registration and dues for professional associations.

• Employer-funded commuter/parking stipend.

• Cell phone stipend.

• Life insurance and disability benefits.

• Hybrid work schedule.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Nine paid holidays, including an additional day selected by the employee.

• Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays, and vacations.