Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Overview

Senior Fire Protection Engineer role at Clark Nexsen, A JMT Company. This technical position focuses on project execution for multi-discipline and single-discipline facility design projects. The Senior Fire Protection Engineer will perform multiple aspects of fire protection engineering services, provide leadership to the fire protection team, and represent the Department Director as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of fire protection design, including conceptual studies, programming, schematic documents, design development documents, and construction documents.
• Lead several projects of moderate complexity when required by schedule and resources.
• Meet with clients to prepare and / or validate proposed scope of services.
• Manage the fire protection portion of multi-discipline projects and work with Project Managers to meet budget, schedule, goals, and objectives.
• Coordinate, supervise, and communicate all aspects of the fire protection design within multi-discipline teams to ensure proper integration with other disciplines.
• Communicate with Contractors on Design-Build projects to verify system suitability.
• Manage and supervise fire protection support services for bidding, including addenda and amendments, and bid opening / tabulation.
• Manage and supervise fire protection support services during construction, including field visits, RFIs, shop drawings, and record drawings.
• Ensure staff compliance with quality control policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with and respond to the Department Director, Managing Principals, Project Managers, Design Managers, Operations Directors and senior management.
• Assist in presenting projects to clients, contractors, project team members, AHJs, and the public through all stages.
• Support company marketing and business development activities; establish and maintain positive client relationships.
• Provide technical guidance to fire protection staff; mentor and develop staff; lead training sessions.
• Assist in developing new or revised processes and procedures; represent the Department Director when unavailable.
• Lead or participate in staff performance discussions and provide input on annual reviews.
• Apply engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test systems and equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and reports; confer with engineers to implement procedures and resolve issues.
• Research and analyze proposals and data to evaluate feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements.
• Specify system components or direct modifications to ensure conformance with design and performance specifications.
• Investigate equipment failures and provide recommendations to maintenance.
• Operate with a high degree of latitude and handle complex issues; lead as a subject-matter expert.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring; may act as a lead or first-level supervisor; interact with senior management.
• Use advanced techniques and processes with the potential for progression into management.
• Perform work with minimal supervision and resolve complex issues or refer only the most complex to higher-level staff.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter and continuously develop skills.

Project responsibilities

Required Skills

Required Experience

Working Conditions

Hybrid work schedule. Selected candidate is expected to work in a JMT office location at least three days per week or as needed. Most work is desk-based; some standing, walking, bending and light lifting may be required. Office is designed to be comfortable with adequate lighting and temperature; reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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