[Remote] Lead Fire Protection Engineer (Remote)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PAE is an engineering and design firm focused on delivering sustainable solutions. They are seeking a Lead Fire Protection Engineer to oversee the design, coordination, and delivery of fire protection systems, manage project teams, and ensure high-quality engineering deliverables.
Responsibilities
- Project team leadership and discipline management, responsible for completing the project on time within budget
- Responsible for the preparation of deliverable documents including narratives, calculations, drawings, and specifications
- Attend client meetings, lead the coordination effort between external and internal project teams
- Independently evaluate and apply engineering judgment, techniques, and procedures to complete a project from concepts through construction
- Proficient in mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection design
- Independently design and plan fire protection system design and layouts
- Assemble effective project teams
- Develop project workplans, tasks, and assignments for the team
- Thorough understanding of interdisciplinary coordination
- Advanced understanding of the application of building codes and fire protection standards (NFPA)
- Oversee engineering calculations and equipment selection
- Perform site visits and issues reports
- Provide training, guidance, and mentorship for staff
- Provide updates to master specifications and standards, and improve company processes
- Develop client relationships
- Determine fire protection and plumbing system requirements for various building types
- Oversee the application of the project quality management plan (QMP)
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering for discipline work or equivalent experience
- Relevant professional credential (i.e., PE, CPD)
- Requires 7+ years of related work experience
- Proficient in mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection design
- Advanced understanding of fire protection design concepts, code knowledge, and able to effectively communicate design options
- Strong delegation skills
- Attention to detail and advanced organizational skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of applicable plumbing codes and standards including: UPC, IPC, NFPA, and IBC
- Revit/AutoCAD
- AutoSprink experience preferred
Benefits
- This position is eligible for time and a half overtime pay
- Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Annual 401k profit sharing based on company profit for the year and account contribution
- Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association dues
- Employer paid commuter/parking stipend
- Cell phone stipend
- Life insurance and disability benefits
- Hybrid work schedule
- Employee Assistance Program
- 9 paid holidays including an additional employee-selected day
- Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation
Company Overview
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