Bala Consulting Engineers

Fire Protection Engineer, Licensed FPE

Bala Consulting Engineers

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Arlington • Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $100,000 - $150,000 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • 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

Requirements

  • 7+ years professional experience in fire protection engineering/design
  • PE/FPE license required
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or 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
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive as part of a team.
  • Team supervisory experience
  • Proficient relevant software skills including Revit, Bluebeam, BIM and MS office
  • Skilled technical writer
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (8) paid holidays
  • 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off
  • Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
  • Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year
  • Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)
  • Employee Referral Program

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
fire protection engineeringfire protection designbuilding codesfire codesNFPA StandardsFM Global Data Sheetsengineering procedurestechnical writingcritical thinking
Soft skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsself-motivatedmultitaskingteam collaborationteam supervisioncoachingtraining
Certifications
PE licenseFPE license