Fire Protection Engineer FPE -Phila, Boston, Arlington VA

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.

• 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

• 7+ years of professional experience in fire protection engineering/design
• PE or FPE license required;
  Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
• Advanced working knowledge of building codes, Fire codes, NFPA Standards and FM Global Data Sheets
• Proficient in standard engineering procedures with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to multitask and thrive in a team environment
• Team supervisory experience
• Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, BIM and MS Office
• Skilled technical writer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Up to five (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and eight (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

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