Fire Protection Engineer - licensed FPE

Overview

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 licensed Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) with leadership capability to lead our Fire Protection (FP) Department and support the function enterprise‑wide from select office locations.

• 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.

• 7+ years professional experience in fire protection engineering/design.
• PE/FPE license required - Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or 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, working analytically in a quantitative problem‑solving environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive as part of a team.
• Team supervisory experience.
• Proficient relevant software skills including Revit, Bluebeam, BIM and MS Office.
• Skilled technical writer.

• 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.