Principal Fire Protection Engineer

A well-established leader in industrial fire and safety solutions is seeking a Principal Fire Protection Engineer to provide technical oversight for the engineering and production of custom fire protection, suppression, and safety systems.

This role is pivotal in ensuring designs meet stringent code requirements and customer expectations, from initial estimates to final execution. Join a dynamic team in the oil and gas sector, where your expertise will drive the success of critical projects protecting lives and infrastructure.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Estimating:

• Review and analyze bid packages (specifications, drawings, addenda) to ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Interpret and apply relevant codes and standards to proposals.
• Evaluate Bills of Material, including material quantities, labor, and costs, ensuring accuracy and conformance.

Engineering and Design:

• Supervise and mentor a team of engineers and designers, maintaining a minimum 75% department utilization rate.
• Collaborate with HR to recruit talent as workload demands.
• Lead engineering/design projects, from quotations to completion, including pre-bid site walks with Sales.
• Verify designs meet project specs and codes during design review meetings.
• Approve engineering drawings and flow calculations (e.g., water, foam, Novec 1230, CO2, Watermist).
• Conduct field reviews of installations and maintain an up-to-date library of industry codes and standards.
• Ensure company licensure for fire protection services remains current.

ISO 9001 Compliance:

• Participate in internal and external ISO 9001 audits.
• Support process improvements based on lessons learned and warranty claims.

General:

• Oversee all design activities and monitor fabrication/assembly for technical compliance.
• Represent the company at industry events, such as SFPE meetings.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or 15+ years of relevant industry experience.
• 10-15 years of field and/or design experience in industrial fire protection suppression systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Texas RME-General license preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of NFPA codes (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 22, 24, 59A, 72, 2001).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), vendor flow calculation software, and hydraulic calculation tools (KYPIPE, AutoSPRINK).
• Expertise in AutoCAD, Plant 3D, and NavisWorks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Attributes and Attitudes:

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and people under tight deadlines.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and able to build relationships with employees, clients, and vendors.
• Self-motivated with a drive to work independently and grow professionally.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, vacation, sick leave, 401K, and paid training.
• Participation in a company-wide profit-sharing plan.