We currently have an opening for a Fire Protection Engineer with 3+ years of building and industrial experience in a consulting engineering design firm setting. We are looking for an engineer who can perform a broad range of fire protection engineering designs including building and life safety code analysis, fire protection (fire alarm, sprinkler and special hazard systems) and mass notification on commercial, institutional, and industrial projects. The successful candidate will bring a deep, successful track record of design, quality control and construction administration. In addition to an outstanding technical skillset, they will be a quick, flexible thinker and problem-solver who is accustomed to working in fluid teams on tight deadlines.
This position is a part of the MEP Engineering Department which is comprised of fire protection, mechanical and electrical engineers. Additionally, Colby Co. offers structural, civil engineering, and architecture with our in-house staff. Projects range in size from $50,000 to $90M in construction value for State, Federal, Industrial and Commercial clients.
Desired traits:- Experience with Life Safety Code Consulting, Performance Based Design, and Fire Protection System Design
- Strong knowledge of building systems, including how Fire Protection Systems coordinate with other Building Systems
- Successful completion of the FE exam
- PE License a plus
- Experience with AutoSprink, HydraCAD, or other modeling software a plus
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit a plus
- Sustainable design experience a plus
Compensation:- Competitive salary with opportunity for annual and anniversary bonuses
Benefits:- No cost health insurance at the employee only level, paired with an HSA the company contributes to, affordable family coverage as well
- No cost dental and vision insurance at the employee only level
- No cost life insurance of $50,000, with the option to purchase additional coverage
- No cost short term disability for 12 weeks
- No cost long term disability
- 401(k) with a 4% company match and low cost index fund options
- Paid parental leave
- Access to four company cars available for personal use
- Free parking in downtown Portland
- Maine National Parks Pass
- Reimbursement for sporting activities
- Two paid volunteer days a year
- Paid educational reimbursement
- Summer hours
- Paid time off (PTO) and flex time
- 13 paid holidays
- Ability to work remotely
- Company outings
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