Fire Protection Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated Fire Protection Consultant to join a dynamic team in the Austin, Texas area. This role will be pivotal in project management, technical development, and business growth, contributing to the safety and efficiency of various facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert fire protection engineering services, including life safety code consulting, sprinkler and fire alarm design, and performance-based fire engineering for a diverse range of facility types across the United States.
• Conduct comprehensive building and fire code reviews, including detailed plan analyses and site assessments to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Classify hazardous materials and prepare detailed inventory statements for industrial properties, enhancing safety and compliance standards.
• Assess high-piled storage arrangements and generate thorough reports to support high-piled storage permit applications.
• Deliver exceptional service to clients by completing projects on time and within budget, consistently meeting or exceeding expectations.
• Prepare and facilitate peer reviews of project-related technical reports to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Develop innovative fire protection strategies and performance-based design approaches, offering alternative solutions to complex client design challenges.
• Foster effective communication with project team members, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Support business development initiatives to expand service offerings and strengthen client relationships.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering.
• We also welcome candidates with significant industry experience in fire protection, life safety, or code consulting, even if not on a traditional engineering track.
• EIT Certification preferred.
• Experience: 2-5 years of related experience.

Skills:

• Proficiency in software such as AutoCAD, BlueBeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and Revit (preferred).
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and prepare deliverables for peer review with minimal supervision.
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with industry professionals, trades, and regulatory authorities.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating ideas clearly and concisely to both internal and external audiences.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary professionals, with prior project management experience considered a plus.

Salary Range:
$90,000 - $130,000, depending on qualifications and experience

Benefits:

• Sign-on bonus
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Competitive paid time off (PTO)
• Flextime Fridays for improved work-life balance
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage with 100% of premiums paid by the company
• Biannual performance bonuses to reward outstanding contributions
• Education reimbursement