Arcadis

Sr Mechanical Engineer - Fire Protection Specialist (Building Engineering)

Arcadis$110K — $145K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng) license in good standing in at least one Canadian province, with a minimum of 10-15 years of experience in consulting engineering and facility design.
  • At least 5 years of Canadian design experience required; experience in the United States or Europe is beneficial.
  • Knowledge of applicable codes and standards such as NFPA, CSA, and ASHRAE is essential.
  • Proficient with Revit, BIM, AutoCAD, and familiarity with HydraCAD; Bentley software knowledge is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to manage relationships and work independently or in teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design teams and mentor junior staff in delivering construction-ready design packages.
  • Ensure compliance with fire protection design codes and standards for diverse building types.
  • Develop project budgets, proposals, schedules, and staffing plans while pursuing new project opportunities.
  • Conduct site surveys and data collection for fire protection studies across various Canadian locations.
  • Design fire protection systems for industrial, commercial, and specialty facilities.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a global company.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
  • Engagement in meaningful projects contributing to sustainability and community improvement.
  • Support for work-life balance and flexible working options.
Full Job Description
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is looking to hire a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to support the Places, Buildings Engineering group's Canada-wide Mechanical team.

The ideal candidate would be an experienced Fire Protection Engineer with extensive experience in facility or building design. In this role, you will work directly with other Mechanical Engineers, along with Electrical Engineers, Architects, Structural Engineers, Civil Engineers and clients on a range of facility design projects throughout Canada. You will lead the fire protection discipline of multiple and concurrent projects through the pursuit, proposal, design, and construction phases. The ideal candidate will have their P.Eng license (in good standing) in at least one (1) Canadian province. A professional license (P.Eng) in Quebec would be an asset.

Role accountabilities:
  • Lead design teams and mentor junior staff to develop construction-ready design packages of drawings and specifications with inter-disciplinary coordination. The successful candidate will have an advanced technical understanding of fire alarm and other life safety systems, gas suppression systems and other "alternative" fire protection systems, smoke control, fire pump design, and other related equipment and technologies associated with this specialization.
  • Deep knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including relevant Building Codes (OBC, BCBC, IBC, etc), NFPA standards, CSA standards, ASHRAE standards, ULC, etc.
  • Develop budgets, proposals, schedules, project and staffing plans as well as identify, qualify, and pursue potential clients and project opportunities. The ideal candidate would also have experience working with building or facilities designs in the United States or in Europe.
  • Fluency in design and modeling software that includes Revit (must have), BIM, Autodesk Construction Cloud, AutoCAD, HydraCAD (optional), and Navisworks. Experience with Bentley software (Microstation, Bentley 3D) would be an asset.
  • Travel to project sites for fire protection site surveys, data collection for fire protection studies, and collaboration with client team members throughout Canada with an emphasis on supporting projects in the Western half of Canada.
  • Skilled in designing fire protection systems for various building types with experience in heavy industrial, commercial, manufacturing/automotive, and processing facilities (eg: water and wastewater treatment sites, EV assembly plants, lithium-ion battery plants, and data centers/mission critical facilities, transportation/transit maintenance facilities, etc).

Qualifications & Experience:
  • Canadian citizenship is required for this position as part of the need to be eligible for highly sensitive projects requiring security clearance.
  • Professional Engineer (licensed) with at least 10-15 years of experience in consulting engineering and performing facility design. A minimum requirement of 5 years or Canadian design experience must be met.
  • Fire Protection Professional Engineering Licensure in the United States is an asset but not a requirement.
  • Knowledge of HydraCALC
  • Knowledge or experience working with FM Global and other commercial insurance regulatory bodies would be an asset.
  • Ability to meet deadlines/successful completion of deliverables
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to work under pressure on various tasks
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Looking for a candidate who can build positive relationships with internal and external team members, and be able to build additional project opportunities with Arcadis based on those positive relationships.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $145,000. The base salary represents Arcadis' hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

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About Arcadis

Arcadis is a global engineering and consulting firm that provides a range of services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, and buildings. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Arcadis has a presence in over 70 countries and employs more than 27,000 people worldwide. The company's clients include governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Arcadis is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area.
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