Fire Protection Consultant

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><p><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p><p><p></p><p>We are seeking a dedicated Fire Protection Consultant to join a dynamic team in the <strong>Austin, Texas </strong>area. This role will be pivotal in project management, technical development, and business growth, contributing to the safety and efficiency of various facilities.</p><p></p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><ul><li>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.</li><li>Conduct comprehensive building and fire code reviews, including detailed plan analyses and site assessments to ensure compliance with regulations.</li><li>Classify hazardous materials and prepare detailed inventory statements for industrial properties, enhancing safety and compliance standards.</li><li>Assess high-piled storage arrangements and generate thorough reports to support high-piled storage permit applications.</li><li>Deliver exceptional service to clients by completing projects on time and within budget, consistently meeting or exceeding expectations.</li><li>Prepare and facilitate peer reviews of project-related technical reports to ensure quality and accuracy.</li><li>Develop innovative fire protection strategies and performance-based design approaches, offering alternative solutions to complex client design challenges.</li><li>Foster effective communication with project team members, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration.</li><li>Support business development initiatives to expand service offerings and strengthen client relationships.</li></ul><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><p><ul><li>Education: Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering.</li><li>We also welcome candidates with significant industry experience in fire protection, life safety, or code consulting, even if not on a traditional engineering track.</li><li>EIT Certification preferred.</li><li>Experience: 2-5 years of related experience.</li></ul><strong>Skills:</strong></p><p><ul><li>Proficiency in software such as AutoCAD, BlueBeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and Revit (preferred).</li><li>Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and prepare deliverables for peer review with minimal supervision.</li><li>Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with industry professionals, trades, and regulatory authorities.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating ideas clearly and concisely to both internal and external audiences.</li><li>Ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary professionals, with prior project management experience considered a plus.</li></ul><strong>Salary Range:</strong><br />$90,000 - $130,000, depending on qualifications and experience<br><br><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p><ul><li>Sign-on bonus</li><li>401(k) plan with company match</li><li>Competitive paid time off (PTO)</li><li>Flextime Fridays for improved work-life balance</li><li>Comprehensive health insurance coverage with 100% of premiums paid by the company</li><li>Biannual performance bonuses to reward outstanding contributions</li><li>Education reimbursement</li></ul></p></p></p>