Fire Protection Engineer

100% Employee-Owned
· Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

IMEG is hiring a Fire Protection Project Engineer in Urbandale, IA, to lead design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer for low to moderate complexity projects. This role collaborates with senior staff to deliver larger and high complexity projects and provides engineering solutions and advice to clients. You will work within project budgets, train and mentor, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.

The role supports work across Executive Leadership and Strategic Growth Services.

Location: Urbandale, IA
Discipline: Fire Protection
Markets: Executive Leadership;
Strategic Growth Services
Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
Travel: Up to 10%
Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid
Sponsorship: Not available

• Lead design efforts for fire alarm, fire suppression, and smoke control systems, using engineering software and tools to develop designs, specifications, and calculations according to code requirements and IMEG standards.
• Engage clients to understand needs, gather project requirements, communicate technical information, and build professional relationships.
• Support consulting-project execution and lead project planning, budgeting, and scheduling activities to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Document client design decisions and instructions, and monitor design progress, percent complete, and fee expended.
• Analyze engineering problems and collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical, efficient solutions.
• Conduct in-process design reviews and implement quality-control processes for fire alarm, fire suppression, and smoke control system designs, calculations, and specifications.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and fire protection engineering best practices, and contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts.
• Prioritize safety and identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with fire protection systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals.
• Identify potential project problems and seek advice from the Project Manager.
• Oversee projects through bidding and construction administration.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, or equivalent required
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Fire Protection Engineering required
• 2 years of experience minimum required, 4 preferred, in the building design consulting industry

• Proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications
• Strong technical and analytical skills including knowledge in principles of thermodynamics, fire dynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics as it relates to fire protection systems design in fire alarm, fire suppression, and smoke control systems for buildings
• Ability to train and mentor less experienced staff
• Proficiency of industry standard engineering software and tools including fire dynamics simulation, hydraulic simulation, and intelligibility software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
  Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Eagerness to adapt to new challenges
• Proficiency in the use of BIM software
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 10% with occasional overnight stays