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Position Overview: Lead Fire Engineer: A Lead Fire Engineer designs advanced building systems, prepares design documents and performs engineering calculations in coordination with project teams and multiple disciplines. They train, mentor and provide leadership to design staff which may include directly supervising/managing others. Lead Fire Engineers are involved in aspects of business development, corporate operations and risk management activities.
Senior Fire Engineer: A Sr Fire Engineer designs the most complex advanced building systems, prepares design documents and performs engineering calculations in coordination with project teams and multiple disciplines. They solve the most complex engineering problems and train, mentor and provide senior leadership to design staff which may include directly supervising others. Sr Fire Engineers are heavily involved in business development, corporate operations and risk management activities.
Multiple Openings: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Key Responsibilities (Lead Fire Engineer):
Prepares or directs the preparation of simple to complex design documents, system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics and specifications. Leads project and design efforts from concept design through completion. Reviews shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications. Performs research and makes recommendations as to the feasibility of systems or equipment. Evaluates products for their application. Responsible for producing solutions to complex engineering problems and complicated design challenges through direct involvement or in an advisory capacity. Ensures that production of drawings, specifications, reports and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements. Proactively advises and mentors less experienced designers and engineers, providing oversight and technical guidance. Takes responsibility for the success of those under their supervision. Makes recommendations on project staffing. May direct activities of technical and administrative staff. Strives to continuously develop and expand personal knowledge and the knowledge of others. Assists Technical Managers and directors with establishing and implementing goals, policies, objectives and standards at the practice and/or sector level. Involved in the development of tools, resources and company practices. Implements and reinforces design and engineering standards at the team or practice level. Oversees the quality of projects and designs through the quality review process and regular check-ins. May include providing final reviews for projects under purview. Takes the lead in developing, establishing and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and customers in support of and to expand business opportunities. Participates in client, company and/or industry events to build and maintain professional relationships. Fosters a client-centric mindset and approach individually and within their team. Communicates with clients as needed for the development and coordination of requirements and scope of work. Maintains proactive communication throughout the project cycle. Anticipates and answers questions from clients and architects. Acts as a resource to others and directs in fact-finding and/or assists with answering questions. Visits job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Resolves conflicts involving owners, architects and contractors as needed. Identifies and seeks to fill gaps in industry and/or discipline knowledge on a continuous basis. Identifies and understands emerging technologies and industry trends and stays up to date on evolving codes and standards. Proactively shares information and updates and related ideas and suggestions for technical and process improvements with peers and leaders. Understands, teaches and applies Henderson’s design guidelines, standards, policies and procedures. Performs a range of project management responsibilities in collaboration with experienced project managers. Asks questions when performing unfamiliar tasks. Responsible for project coordination activities such as managing emails, coordinating scope and schedule, coordinating design team, attending client meetings, ensuring project quality, responding to client questions and coordinating project delivery. Consistently performs to a higher standard of industry-wide expectations associated with carrying a PE license and being enabled as an Engineer of Record (EOR), including making reasonable engineering decisions and delivering the highest quality of work and accountability to projects. According to business need, may be required and enabled as an Engineer of Record, having additional involvement, oversight, responsibility and accountability for the overall signing and sealing of the project.
Key Responsibilities (Sr. Fire Engineer):
Directs and oversees the preparation of simple to the most complex design documents, system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics and specifications.
Leads project and design efforts from concept design through completion.
Reviews shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
Performs research and makes recommendations as to the feasibility of systems or equipment. Evaluates and recommends products for their application.
Responsible for producing solutions to the most complex engineering problems and complicated design challenges through direct involvement or in an advisory capacity.
Ensures that production of drawings, specifications, reports and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements. Proactively advises and mentors less experienced designers and engineers across teams or practices, providing oversight and technical guidance. Takes responsibility for the success of those under their direct supervision. Makes recommendations on project staffing. Directs the activities of project technical and administrative staff. Strives to continuously develop and expand personal knowledge and the knowledge of others. Assists Technical Managers and directors with establishing and implementing goals, policies, objectives and standards at the practice and/or sector level. Carries out and champions directives from technical and other leaders. Influences the development of tools, resources and company practices. Implements and reinforces design and engineering standards at the team or practice level. Oversees the quality of projects and designs through the quality review process and regular check-ins, including providing final reviews for projects under purview. Takes the lead in developing, establishing and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and customers in support of and to expand business opportunities. Participates in client, company and/or industry events to build and maintain professional relationships. Fosters a client-centric mindset and approach individually and within their team. Communicates with clients as needed for the development and coordination of requirements and scope of work. Maintains proactive communications throughout the project cycle. Anticipates and answers questions from clients and architects. Acts as a resource to others and directs in fact-finding and/or assists with answering questions. Visits job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Resolves conflicts involving owners, architects and contractors as needed. Identifies and seeks to fill gaps in industry and/or discipline knowledge on a continuous basis. Identifies, understands and shares emerging technologies and industry trends and stays up to date on evolving codes and standards. Proactively shares information and updates and related ideas and suggestions for technical and process improvements with peers and leaders. Understands, teaches and applies Henderson’s design guidelines, standards, policies and procedures. Performs a range of project management responsibilities in alignment with the expectations of design leads overseeing discipline staff or technical consultants. Asks questions when performing unfamiliar tasks and acts as a resource for project coordination. Responsible for or delegates and oversees project coordination activities for their discipline such as managing emails, coordinating scope and schedule, coordinating design team, attending client meetings, ensuring project quality, responding to client questions and coordinating project delivery. Consistently performs to a higher standard of industry-wide expectations associated with carrying a PE license and being enabled as an Engineer of Record (EOR), including making reasonable engineering decisions and delivering the highest quality of work and accountability to projects. May be enabled as an Engineer of Record, having additional involvement, oversight, responsibility and accountability for the overall signing and sealing of the project.
Required Qualifications: Lead Level
Bachelor's degree in relevant field of engineering preferred (i.e.: mechanical, electrical, fire protection or architectural) and 9 years of relevant experience, or 10 years of experience without degree required. Professional Engineering (PE) license may be counted toward 1 year of direct experience. Advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides and standards relating to a broad range of practices, projects and/or program types. Knowledge of earned value, contracts and construction processes and methods. Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu. Advanced proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) and HVAC design software (e.g., IESVE, Trane Trace).
Senior Level
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of engineering preferred (i.e.: mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural). 12 years of relevant experience. Commensurate experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Professional Engineering (PE) license may be counted toward 1 year of direct experience. Expert knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides and standards relating to a broad range of practices, projects and/or program types. Working knowledge of earned value, contracts and construction processes and methods. Working knowledge of Bluebeam Revu. Advanced proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) and HVAC design software (e.g., IESVE, Trane Trace).
Preferred Qualifications (Both Lead & Senior): Professional Engineering (PE) license. Completion of FE exam, LEED and/or WELL accreditation. Advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides and standards required. Knowledge applicable to a range of practices, project, or program types.
Pay Transparency:Individual salaries may be higher or lower than the stated range depending on factors unrelated to the applicant’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, or disability. Salary can vary from this range based on geographic cost of labor statistical differentials.
Denver - $113,520 to $198,000 Los Angeles - $119,712 to $208,800 New York City - $125,904 to $219,600 Washington DC - $119,712 to $208,800 Las Vegas - $108,360 - $162,540
