Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered in Wayne, PA just outside of Philadelphia with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC. Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership and personal development. We are seeking a talented Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) with leadership capability to lead our Fire Protection (FP) Department and support the function enterprise-wide from any office location. Primary responsibilities will include:

Serve as lead FP engineer and technical expert with the ability to answer questions and resolve issues for engineering staff

Participate in the design of fire protection systems and coordinate with other disciplines on projects -performing calculations and attending review meetings

Create detailed plans, processes, and procedures for engineering staff to use and abide by.

Propose and oversee budgets and timelines for engineering projects.

Check and confirm the accuracy of the work performed and the methods used by staff.

Communicate and collaborate with other department managers across all office locations.

Prepare and deliver various internal and external engineering-related presentations

Perform department leader activities including hiring, coaching and training of staff

The basic requirements for this position include:

7 plus years professional experience in fire protection engineering/design

PE/FPE license required - Bachelor’s degree – mechanical/electrical engineering required

Advanced working knowledge of building codes, Fire codes, NFPA Standards and FM Global Data Sheets

Proficient in standard engineering procedures with proven critical thinking ability who works analytically in a quantitative problem solving environment

Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive ability as part of a team.

Team supervisory experience

Proficient relevant software skills including Revit, Bluebeam, BIM and MS office

Skilled technical writer

As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities.

Bala’s compensation package includes a rich benefits package along with market competitive salary structure. Our culture creates an environment where relationships thrive and careers flourish.

Bala offers comprehensive benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package

401(k) with employer match

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (8) paid holidays

8 hours of Volunteer Time Off

Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement

Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year

Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)

Employee Referral Program

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Bala Consulting Engineers will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Resumes submitted for this position from temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and professional recruiters will not be considered.

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