Senior Consulting Engineer, Fire Protection Engineering

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

$106K — $149K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Fire Protection Engineering; MS preferred
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in fire protection engineering
  • Professional Registration in fire protection engineering
  • Project management experience in various fire protection projects
  • Working familiarity with fire and smoke modeling software
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Staff management experience

Responsibilities

  • Provide fire protection engineering consulting services
  • Support the growth of the fire protection engineering group at SGH
  • Evaluate and apply relevant fire protection technologies
  • Support forensic and litigation activities
  • Interface with building and fire officials as needed
  • Contribute to marketing and business development
  • Collaborate with other SGH practice areas
  • Participate in professional organizations and publish technical papers

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick leave, Holidays)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Profit Sharing and 401(k) with discretionary company contributions
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid)
  • Employee Basic Life and AD&D insurance (company paid)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
  • Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
We want someone passionate about mechanical engineering and problem solving.

SGH is committed to building its practice in Fire Protection Engineering and Fire Science by hiring an experienced and motivated professional with expertise in fire protection and fire science technology. Working under the direction of the Fire Protection Engineering Principal, this professional will provide technical expertise and guidance and contribute to the design, rehabilitation, and investigation of fire protection engineering projects, while supporting the continued growth of the practice.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Provide fire protection engineering consulting services.
  • Support the growth and development of the fire protection engineering group at SGH.
  • Contribute to the evaluation and use of relevant technologies and approaches.
  • Support forensic and litigation activities.
  • Interface with building and fire officials as needed.
  • Contribute to marketing and business development efforts for fire protection engineering services.
  • Collaborate with other practice areas within SGH to support project and client needs.
  • Participate in local and national professional organizations.
  • Prepare and submit professional papers and technical publications.

What You'll Need:
  • BS in Fire Protection Engineering, MS preferred.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in fire protection engineering. Will consider more experienced applicants for Senior Consulting Engineer roles.
  • Professional Registration in fire protection engineering.
  • Extensive experience as project manager for different types of projects including building and fire code consulting; fire investigation; performance-based design; and fire, smoke, and egress modeling.
  • Working familiarity with fire and smoke modeling software.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Proven ability to market and sell fire engineering services.
  • Staff management experience.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Commitment to excellence and professionalism.
  • Commitment to embrace SGH's standards for work product delivery.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.


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 below range 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, qualifications and work location.

Base salary is a part of SGH's industry leading Total Compensation package. Our Total Compensation package includes base salary, pay for extra 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.

This position is eligible for a $7,500 sign-on bonus.

Senior Consulting Engineer or Senior Project Consultant:

$106,600-$149,240 USD

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