KFI Engineers · 1 day ago
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
Lexington, KY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$133K/yr - $167K/yr
10+ years expKFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in facility infrastructure design and performance. They are seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to provide technical and engineering excellence, manage projects and teams, and ensure customer satisfaction through effective communication and collaboration.
Consulting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage projects and teams, ensuring that work efforts and costs are accurately scoped and estimated
Prepares engineering documents and specifications to meet contracted scope of work
Develops estimates for assigned scope of work and is accountable for ensuring the project stays within scope and budget
May serve as project manager for complete projects, overseeing a project team
Supports the business development process through input to proposals, meeting and presenting to prospective customers
Provides work direction to other team members, including subcontractors, as assigned
Provides technical and engineering support to other departments/disciplines
Construction administration- leading and attending meetings, reviewing change orders, and responding to RFI’s
Prepares fire protection systems layout and detailed drawings to produce a complete set of construction drawings in accordance with applicable codes and standards
Performs accurate design calculations including hydraulic calculations
Coordinates work with both internal and external stakeholders, providing technical support and work direction as needed
Interacts with clients to cross-market other professionals and services provided within the company
Reviews fire protection contractor shop drawings
Provides recommendations as to the feasibility of certain systems or equipment and evaluates products for their applications
Coordinates system design with other disciplines, consultants, and utilities
Performs site surveys and hydrant flow tests
Completes fire risk assessments
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or equivalent
10+ years of fire protection design and project management experience
Professional Engineering registration or willingness to pursue this designation
Ability to determine occupancy loads and evacuation provisions
Fire alarm/mass notification system design
Smoke ventilation and smoke control systems design
Strong interpersonal skills to enable effective interaction with Designers, Engineers and Project Managers
Strong communication and influencing skills
Demonstrated maturity and self-confidence to work with colleagues and customers
Effective meeting management skills
Strong attention to detail
Adaptable and agile, responsive to quick changes in direction
Ability to establish rapport and credibility with customers and other stakeholders
Highly motivated, professional demeanor with a 'can do' attitude
Team-oriented and strong work ethic
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to research and write reports/studies
Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without the need for work sponsorship now or in the future
Willingness to travel up to 25% (domestic travel)
Preferred
FPE License preferred
HydraCAD/HydraCALC and AutoSPRINK
Revit or HydraCAD for Revit experience
NICET Level III or IV in Water-Based Systems Layout
Special Hazards Fire Suppression Systems experience
Basic understanding of Architectural, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, and Structural Engineering construction practices
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance coverage
Virtual health services
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for HDHP enrollees with KFI contributions
Flexible Spending Account
401(k) plan
Short-term and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off to include Earned Sick and Safe Time in accordance with state laws
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Company Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Bereavement Leave
Voluntary benefits offered include life, accident, critical illness coverage
Company
KFI Engineers
KFI Engineers is an engineering company that offers retro-commissioning services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase