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

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