Summary
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 licensed Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) with leadership capability to lead our Fire Protection (FP) Department and support the function enterprise-wide from select office locations.
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
- 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 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
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.
Bala offers comprehensive 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
Follow us @Balaconsultingengineers on Instagram and LinkedIn
Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Bala Consulting Engineer's HR/Recruiting Department to submit resumes. This approval must be in the form of a valid fully executed contract for service as well as a request to submit candidates to a specific job opening. Bala Consulting Engineers will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place, or for positions for which candidates have not been specifically requested.
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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 licensed Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) with leadership capability to lead our Fire Protection (FP) Department and support the function enterprise-wide from select office locations.
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
- 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 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
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.
Bala offers comprehensive 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
Follow us @Balaconsultingengineers on Instagram and LinkedIn
Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Bala Consulting Engineer's HR/Recruiting Department to submit resumes. This approval must be in the form of a valid fully executed contract for service as well as a request to submit candidates to a specific job opening. Bala Consulting Engineers will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place, or for positions for which candidates have not been specifically requested.
#LI-Onsite
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