Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Fire Protection

Senior Fire Protection Engineer in the Solutions for Industry Division of Ramboll

Charlotte, NC

Job Description

Your new role

As our new Senior Fire Protection Engineer in the Advanced Manufacturing Division of Ramboll.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Develop designs for fire suppression, detection, and signaling systems in accordance with applicable governing codes and standards and industry best practices for industrial facilities.
• Develop performance based design specifications utilizing fire protection engineering principles, code analyses, coordination with authorities having jurisdiction, and other resources as required for the specific application.
• Participate in up-front conceptual design studies with the development of fire suppression design criteria, specifications, preliminary layouts, and code reviews.
• Develop performance based fire suppression and detection specifications for unique and hazardous occupancies often found in manufacturing facilities.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to achieve fully integrated designs between life safety, building services, and industrial processes as required to comply with all applicable codes and standards.
• Participate in post design activities including review shop drawings, permitting assistance, and construction support.
• Evaluate fire suppression, detection, and alarm systems in existing buildings.
• Assist with development of hazardous materials assessments for storage and processing facilities.
• Develop written technical reports detailing fire protection related code summaries, design basis, project implications, and other technical recommendations to support project work.
• Participate in project meetings during all phases of the project lifecycle, from conceptual study to construction assistance record drawing creation.

Qualifications

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. While we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in specification and design of fire protection systems
• Extensive knowledge of NFPA codes, International Fire Code, and International Building Code
• Licensure as a Professional Fire Protection Engineer is required.
• Ability to foster a creative engineering environment
• Strong communication skills, (both in written and verbal)
• Strong computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit design software preferred

Additional Information

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.

Salary Transparency Statement

At Ramboll, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices that support our people and our purpose of creating sustainable societies. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000 per year. This range reflects the compensation we reasonably expect to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. Because we operate across multiple U.S. markets, pay may differ depending on the cost of labor in specific locations. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for bonus, overtime or other forms of compensation and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Our recruiters are happy to share more about the specific salary range and total rewards package applicable to your location during the hiring process.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.