Associate Principal, Fire Protection Engineering

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

$214K — $262K *
Technical Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or Doctorate in Fire Protection Engineering or related field preferred.
  • 15+ years of professional experience in fire protection engineering or related field.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Proven track record in technical excellence and market leadership.
  • Strong client relationship development and revenue generation skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities.
  • Active participation in professional societies and public speaking.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow the Fire Engineering Division through strategic business development and technical expertise.
  • Manage and execute diverse project assignments, utilizing SGH's engineering talents.
  • Foster an inclusive team environment focused on collaboration and high-quality deliverables.
  • Mentor and train junior staff to develop high-level talent within the division.
  • Contribute to professional committees and technical publications that advance the field of fire engineering.
  • Cultivate client relationships to drive project growth and division visibility.
  • Implement innovative and creative solutions to complex engineering challenges.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Profit sharing with a discretionary company contribution to 401(k).
  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
  • Short and long-term disability insurance paid by the company.
  • Employee basic life and accidental death insurance provided by the company.
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • Support for fertility and family forming needs, including hormonal health.
  • Employee assistance program and empathy bereavement support.
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits.
  • Optional accident and cancer insurance through AFLAC.
  • Legal and identity theft plans available.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
Full Job Description
SGH is seeking a Principal-level leader to participate in the growth and development of its Fire Engineering Division within the Engineering Mechanics and Infrastructure (EMI) Group in the Washington DC office. SGH's Fire Engineering Division is expanding the reach of its current technical strengths to grow in new practice areas. As part of this process, SGH seeks to employ a nationally recognized technical expert with a proven business track record who will assist in perpetuating the Fire Engineering Division's success by advancing our growth vision. SGH's Fire Engineering Division provides leading-edge technology and performance-based engineering in a variety of code consulting and fire life safety services that are directly responsive to project-based client needs. The SGH Principal candidate will have technical expertise in the application of subject matter such as fire dynamics, structural fire engineering, computational fluid dynamics, risk and reliability, forensics, and materials science to the evaluation, design, and repair of complex buildings and structures. The Principal will develop business and deliver projects through client relationships, strategic marketing, project management, and technical expertise. He/she will market, organize, coordinate, and execute project assignments of various sizes which leverage the engineering skillsets of SGH personnel. This individual will lead, support, mentor, and train staff, and will work in a team atmosphere that fosters technological achievement, business development, and collaboration with other SGH practice areas, while emphasizing a high-quality product. SGH Principals play key roles on professional committees and frequently contribute to journals and other technical publications. Currently, the Fire Engineering Division has a presence in Boston, MA, New York, NY and southern California (Los Angeles /Orange County). The candidate would join SGH in Washington DC and be based out of the existing SGH office. Although the position is based in Washington DC, there are no geographical boundaries restricting the reach of the successful candidate. The Fire Engineering Division works collectively across all locations to deliver projects nationally. The Fire Engineering Division has the benefit of access to SGH's national team of experts including high-end analysts, structural engineers, material scientists, chemists, petrographers, wood technologists, and architects. The firm has an advanced in-house structural and materials laboratory and powerful computing capability. What You'll Need: - Preferred Master of Science, Master of Engineering, or Doctorate in Fire Protection Engineering or related field required. - 15+ years of professional experience in fire protection engineering or related field. - Professional Engineer (PE) license required. - Experience with and a desire to conduct leading-edge work and leading projects requiring creativity in finding and communicating solutions outside the standard. - Excellent track record of recognized technical excellence and market leadership. - Demonstrated ability to develop strong client relationships and a substantial revenue base. - Strong leadership and mentoring skills with a commitment to developing high-level talent. - Participation in professional society activities and publishing papers. - Experience as an accomplished public speaker. - SGH prides itself on its standards of ethics and honesty; candidates must view these qualities as paramount. Benefits Overview: SGH provides the following benefits to eligible employees. - Paid Time Off (Vacation time, Sick leave, Holidays) - Paid Parental Leave - Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with a discretionary company contribution - Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision) - Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid) - Employee Basic Life and AD&D insurance (company paid) - Optional Life Insurance - Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - Fertility, Family Forming, and Hormonal Health benefit - Employee Assistance Program - Empathy Bereavement Support - Pre-tax Commuter Benefit - AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance - Legal & Identity Theft plans - Tuition Reimbursement Compensation: The compensation range below is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors including the candidate's experience and qualifications. Base salary is a part of SGH's industry leading Total Compensation package. Our Total Compensation package includes base salary, pay for extra direct hours worked, an annual discretionary bonus program, generous paid time off, and health and wellness benefits with a special emphasis on substantial SGH contributions to medical insurance premiums and SGH's Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan. Associate Principal or Principal $214,240-$262,080 USD

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