Fire Protection Consultant
10 months ago
Smithtown
Job DescriptionJob Summary:We are seeking a dedicated Fire Protection Consultant to join a dynamic team in the Austin, Texas area. This role will be pivotal in project management, technical development, and business growth, contributing to the safety and efficiency of various facilities.Responsibilities: • Provide expert fire protection engineering services, including life safety code consulting, sprinkler and fire alarm design, and performance-based fire engineering for a diverse range of facility types across the United States., • Conduct comprehensive building and fire code reviews, including detailed plan analyses and site assessments to ensure compliance with regulations., • Classify hazardous materials and prepare detailed inventory statements for industrial properties, enhancing safety and compliance standards., • Assess high-piled storage arrangements and generate thorough reports to support high-piled storage permit applications., • Deliver exceptional service to clients by completing projects on time and within budget, consistently meeting or exceeding expectations., • Prepare and facilitate peer reviews of project-related technical reports to ensure quality and accuracy., • Develop innovative fire protection strategies and performance-based design approaches, offering alternative solutions to complex client design challenges., • Foster effective communication with project team members, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration., • Support business development initiatives to expand service offerings and strengthen client relationships.Qualifications:, • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering., • We also welcome candidates with significant industry experience in fire protection, life safety, or code consulting, even if not on a traditional engineering track., • EIT Certification preferred., • Experience: 2-5 years of related experience.Skills:, • Proficiency in software such as AutoCAD, BlueBeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and Revit (preferred)., • Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and prepare deliverables for peer review with minimal supervision., • Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with industry professionals, trades, and regulatory authorities., • Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating ideas clearly and concisely to both internal and external audiences. Benefits: • Sign-on bonus, • 401(k) plan with company match, • Competitive paid time off (PTO), • Flextime Fridays for improved work-life balance, • Comprehensive health insurance coverage with 100% of premiums paid by the company, • Biannual performance bonuses to reward outstanding contributions, • Education reimbursement