HGA ยท 4 months ago
Sr Fire Protection Engineering Supervisor - West Coast
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $173K/yr
9+ years expHGA is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Fire Protection Engineering Supervisor to lead and grow their West Coast Fire Protection Department. In this role, you will drive innovative fire protection solutions, ensuring safety and compliance while leading a team of skilled engineers in delivering high-quality designs across various sectors.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringInterior Design
Responsibilities
Lead the West Coast Fire Protection Department, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation
Develop strategies to grow the team and enhance our capabilities in fire protection engineering
Oversee fire protection design for a wide range of projects, ensuring all solutions align with regulatory standards and client expectations
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate fire protection systems into broader project designs, enhancing overall project outcomes
Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, supporting their professional growth and ensuring the department remains at the forefront of industry advancements
Act as fire protection engineering discipline lead for the design and/or review of fire alarm, suppression, and life safety systems on multi-discipline projects
Act as local fire protection engineering department lead in your office, to include but not limited to business development, team training/mentorship involvement, performance management, workload management and recruiting
Coordinate with and support other A/E disciplines
Present and solicit knowledge sharing opportunities between other architectural and engineering disciplines
Participate in design review meetings and workshops
Assist with preparation of comprehensive fire protection packages including fire suppression, fire alarm, smoke management, and life safety
Create specification documentation for fire alarm and fire suppression systems
Perform fire suppression and alarm systems calculations
Evaluate building and life safety requirements including building area and height limitations, building construction types, fire resistive assemblies and opening protections, occupancy classifications, hazards, building egress, and active and passive smoke management systems
Provide construction administration support including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, the review of contractor shop drawings and calculations, field inspections, and witnessing testing of fire protection systems
Coordinate with all applicable local authority departments to obtain approval at all stages of the project, to include creation of code modification requests and engineering judgements
Perform site evaluations and document existing fire protection systems
Be responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies; and perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related degree from an ABET accredited program; Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering a plus
9 + years of professional fire protection engineering acting as the engineer of record or responsible in charge of design projects, including familiarity with the International Code Council (ICC), NFPA 101, NFPA 13, and NFPA 72
Registered Fire Protection PE required
Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures
Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills
Working knowledge of building codes, fire codes, NFPA standards, FM Global datasheets, military standards, and refinery/industrial API guidelines
Ability to obtain and maintain access authorization to facilities and data of existing and potential client
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Supervisory experience (e.g. staffing, performance management, training and mentoring staff)
Revit, BIM, and Microsoft Office skills required
Preferred
NICET certification in Water-Based System Layout, Fire Alarm Systems, or Special Hazards Systems a plus (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies)
Benefits
Annual bonus and success sharing bonus program
401(k) guaranteed contribution
Paid parental leave
Medical, dental and life insurance plans
PTO
Short- and long-term disability programs
Company
HGA
HGA is a national interdisciplinary design firm committed to making a positive, lasting impact for our clients and communities through research-based, holistic solutions.
1001-5000 employees
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