Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Senior Fire Protection Engineer page is loaded## Senior Fire Protection Engineer locations:
Des Moines, IAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-15369

At IMEG, one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members.  We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way.  We celebrate the ability to be a firm of over 2900 employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners.  

From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients, we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process. As a company, we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people first.  We are proud to say we are a 100% employee-owned organization and take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work.  

We support this commitment through work-life balance, flexibility, continuous training and development opportunities, and community impact. We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability.

IMEG is growing, and we’d love to have you join our team!  We are currently seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer. The Senior Fire Protection Engineer 1 will lead design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer for moderate to complex projects, and lead design efforts with limited support required from senior staff for the delivery of larger and high complexity projects.

They will work closely with a team of engineers and consultants to provide project direction, engineering solutions and advice to clients to ensure positive outcomes. Primary responsibilities will include project management, engineering analysis, design and implementation oversight of fire protection systems in buildings. Additional responsibilities will include working within the project’s monetary budget, assisting in training and mentoring efforts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.

** Principal Responsibilities
*** Lead design efforts for the analysis of fire alarm, fire suppression, and smoke control systems;
Utilize engineering software and tools to create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations according to code requirements and IMEG standards
* Perform site assessments and generate detailed analysis and technical reports.
* Interact with clients to understand their needs, gather project requirements, and communicate technical information effectively;
Build and maintain client relationships through professional communication
* Provide in-process design reviews of fire alarm, fire suppression, and smoke control system designs, calculations, specifications, and project correspondence;
Implement IMEG quality control processes to ensure that engineering designs and solutions meet IMEG quality standards, industry standards and client requirements
* Provide technical training and mentoring;
Provide technical assistance in resolution of field issues with limited support from senior staff
* Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in fire protection engineering;
Contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG
* Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work;
Identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with fire protection system
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, architects, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals
* Participate in project interviews and project presentations
** Required Skills/Abilities
*** Advanced proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications
* Advanced proficiency in technical and analytical skills including proficiency in principles of thermodynamics, fire dynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics as it relates to fire protection systems design in fire alarm, fire…