Lead Fire Protection Engineer (Remote)

PAE is an engineering and design firm that turns complex challenges into reality. They are seeking a Lead Fire Protection Engineer to oversee the design, coordination, and delivery of fire protection systems for various building types, managing project teams and ensuring high-quality engineering deliverables.

Responsibilities:

• Project team leadership and discipline management, responsible for completing the project on time within budget
• Responsible for the preparation of deliverable documents including narratives, calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Attend client meetings, lead the coordination effort between external and internal project teams
• Independently evaluate and apply engineering judgment, techniques, and procedures to complete a project from concepts through construction
• Proficient in mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection design
• Independently design and plan fire protection system design and layouts
• Assemble effective project teams
• Develop project workplans, tasks, and assignments for the team
• Thorough understanding of interdisciplinary coordination
• Advanced understanding of the application of building codes and fire protection standards (NFPA)
• Oversee engineering calculations and equipment selection
• Perform site visits and issues reports
• Provide training, guidance, and mentorship for staff
• Provide updates to master specifications and standards, and improve company processes
• Develop client relationships
• Determine fire protection and plumbing system requirements for various building types
• Oversee the application of the project quality management plan (QMP)

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering for discipline work or equivalent experience
• Relevant professional credential (i.e., PE, CPD)
• Requires 7+ years of related work experience
• Inspire and motivate staff
• Advanced understanding of fire protection design concepts, code knowledge, and able to effectively communicate design options
• Strong delegation skills
• Attention to detail and advanced organizational skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of applicable plumbing codes and standards including: UPC, IPC, NFPA, and IBC
• Revit/AutoCAD
• AutoSprink experience preferred