Senior Fire Engineer

• Direct and oversee preparation of design documents, system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics, and specifications
• Lead project and design efforts from concept design through completion
• Review shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications
• Research system or equipment feasibility and recommend products for applications
• Produce solutions to complex engineering problems and design challenges
• Ensure drawings, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements
• Mentor less experienced designers and engineers and provide technical oversight
• Recommend project staffing and direct project technical and administrative staff
• Assist Technical Managers and directors with practice- and sector-level goals, policies, objectives, and standards
• Influence development of tools, resources, company practices, and engineering standards
• Oversee project and design quality through reviews and check-ins, including final reviews
• Develop and maintain strategic partner and customer relationships to expand business opportunities
• Participate in client, company, and industry events
• Communicate with clients and architects regarding requirements, scope, and project progress
• Visit job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress
• Resolve conflicts involving owners, architects, and contractors
• Track emerging technologies, industry trends, codes, and standards and share technical improvements
• Teach and apply Henderson’s design guidelines, standards, policies, and procedures
• Perform project management and project coordination responsibilities, including scope, schedule, design team, client meetings, quality, questions, and delivery
• May serve as Engineer of Record with responsibility for project signing and sealing

• 12 years of relevant experience and high school diploma or equivalent required
• PE license required
• Additional certifications and accreditations aligned with the relevant technical field (e.g., BEMP, CPD, CDP, NICET, RCDD, etc.) required
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of engineering preferred
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred
• Sustainability certifications and accreditations (e.g., CDP, LEED, WELL) preferred
• Expert knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides and standards
• Working knowledge of earned value, contracts, and construction processes and methods
• Working knowledge of Revit and Bluebeam Revu
• High technical aptitude and ability to learn, understand, and utilize various systems and processes
• Ability to train others on systems and processes
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments, priorities, and organizational needs
• Ability to prioritize, execute, and/or direct multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and adjust to coaching
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and discipline-specific engineering design software
• Self-starter who is proactive and willing to teach, manage, and/or help others
• Trustworthy and capable of handling sensitive information
• Proficiency in all core competencies described in the job description

Demonstrates expert knowledge in engineering design and project management, with proficiency in A&E industry standards, codes, and design guides. Capable of mentoring teams, managing complex projects, and fostering client relationships while ensuring quality and compliance.

• PE License
• Engineering Design Proficiency
• Project Management Experience
• Revit and Bluebeam Revu Knowledge
• Sustainability Certifications

• Engineering Design
• Project Management
• Technical Oversight
• Problem-Solving
• Construction Processes
• Earned Value Knowledge
• Design Guides and Standards
• Technical Documentation
• Client Communication
• Quality Assurance

• Effective Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Feedback Reception

• PE License
• BEMP
• CPD
• CDP
• NICET
• RCDD
• LEED
• WELL

• A&E Industry
• Engineering Standards
• Sustainability
• Construction Codes
• Design Specifications

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Discipline-Specific Engineering Design Software
• Revit
• Bluebeam Revu