Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Overview:

The Senior Fire Protection Engineer will lead the design and coordination of fire protection systems for multi-discipline projects. This role involves creating comprehensive fire protection packages, overseeing life safety evaluations, managing construction administration, and helping grow the fire protection engineering team in Baltimore.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Coordination
• Lead design for fire protection systems including wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action, deluge, and foam/water systems.
• Manage fire water infrastructure, including storage tanks, fire pumps, and distribution piping.
• Design outdoor fire suppression (monitors, spray systems) and addressable/non-addressable fire alarm systems.
• Oversee releasing systems for pre-action, foam/water, and clean agent systems.
• Evaluation & Calculations
• Conduct fire protection calculations, including hydraulic analysis, battery, and voltage drop calculations.
• Evaluate building life safety requirements such as construction type, egress, and smoke management systems.
• Construction Administration
• Coordinate with field personnel to address design-related installation issues.
• Review contractor drawings and calculations, perform field inspections, and test fire protection systems.
• Client & Business Development
• Build relationships with clients and develop new business opportunities.
• Manage sales and marketing efforts, identify key pursuits, and meet revenue and customer satisfaction goals.
• Project Management
• Develop cost proposals, manage project budgets, and track performance.
• Ensure adherence to QA/QC processes and provide leadership and guidance to the team.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited university.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of design experience (Master’s degree may substitute for one year).
• Skills:
• Proficient in design tools (hydraulic calculation software, AutoCAD/Revit, Excel, Word).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Licenses & Clearances:
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Fire Protection required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain access authorization for various client facilities (DOE, DOS, aerospace, military, etc.).
• Preferences: Experience with military standards.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans).