Exponent

Managing Fire Protection Engineer (MS/PhD)

Exponent$90K — $130K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • M.S., M.Eng., M.E., or Ph.D. in Fire Protection Engineering
  • Currently authorized to work in the U.S. without immigration sponsorship
  • Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred
  • Strong technical background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and combustion
  • Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in Fire Protection Engineering
  • Proven business development and client relationship skills
  • Demonstrated leadership and mentorship skills in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Experience with NFPA, ICC, ASTM, UL codes and standards
  • Hands-on experience in fire protection systems design and inspection preferred

Responsibilities

  • Perform technical work including fire and building code reviews
  • Analyze active and passive fire protection systems
  • Design laboratory experiments and coordinate testing
  • Conduct fire and explosion investigations in the field
  • Manage and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
  • Identify business development opportunities
  • Prepare proposals and present findings to clients

Benefits

  • Flexible work and personal schedule management
  • Supportive and collaborative work culture
  • Encouragement of in-person interactions for engagement
  • Focus on work/life balance
  • Autonomy in driving innovation and achieving results
Full Job Description
Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Managing Fire Protection Engineer for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Warrenville, IL; Menlo Park, CA; Los Angeles, CA; and Natick, MA.

You will be responsible for
  • Performing outstanding technical work for clients to include:
    • National, state, and local fire and building code reviews
    • Analysis of active and passive fire protection systems
    • Laboratory experimental design, construction, and coordination of testing
    • Fire and explosion investigations including hands-on experience in the field
  • Working in teams on complex interdisciplinary problems, often with tight deadlines
  • Managing multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with experts in other technical disciplines
  • Identifying and pursuing business development opportunities
  • Project management and building client relationships
  • Preparing proposals and technical reports, and presenting findings to clients
You will have the following skills and qualifications
  • M.S., M.Eng., M.E., or Ph.D. in Fire Protection Engineering
  • Presently legally authorized to work in the United States.  No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
  • Professional Engineering License (PE) strongly preferred
  • Strong technical background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and combustion
  • Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in Fire Protection Engineering
  • Business development experience with a proven track record, and a demonstrated ability to attract new and/or repeat clients or funding
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment, and strong mentorship skills with technical staff
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong desire and ability to tackle a wide variety of problems within and outside direct area of expertise
  • Prior experience with prescriptive and/or performance-based analysis and application of codes and standards published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), International Code Council (ICC), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and similar
  • Hands-on experience in fire protection system design, installation, inspection, testing and maintenance preferred

 

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

Work Environment

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for​ building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

 

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients.   #LI-Onsite 

Compensation

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Manager level and above total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Benefits you will enjoy

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:

 

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

 

Job LocationsUS-GA-Atlanta US-MD-Bowie US-IL-Chicago US-IL-Warrenville US-CA-Los Angeles US-MA-Natick US-CA-Menlo Park

About Exponent

Exponent is a multi-disciplinary engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve engineering, science, regulatory, and business issues facing our clients. The company has been providing solutions to complex problems for more than 50 years and has a reputation for technical expertise, objective analysis, and clear communication. Exponent's services include analysis and testing, engineering and design, human factors, environmental and health sciences, and regulatory consulting. The company serves clients in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, consumer products, energy, healthcare, and technology.
Learn more about Exponent
Size
1,215 employees
Market Cap
$5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$82.5 million
Founded
1967
5 Year Trend
+8.2%
Revenue
$399.9 million
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