Fire Protection Engineer - licensed FPE

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

The basic requirements for this position include: 

• 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 

As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities. 

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

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