Principal, Director Fire Protection

Company Overview

We are the curious. Problem solvers. Driven to unlock the potential in every system. Across five countries are 1,100 engineers, designers and consultants collaborating to elevate the human experience, create more resilient communities and protect the health of the planet. We transform the built environment by creating dynamic solutions – living systems – that are smart, resilient and connected. At Introba, we use our curiosity for good, inspire change and empower changemakers.

Introba is seeking a Principal, Director Fire Protection to lead and execute fire suppression and fire alarm design, commissioning and construction expertise. The role involves working on commercial, government, industrial, educational and aviation facilities across the United States, requiring travel for client site visits and discovery. Responsibilities include staff assignment and workflow determination, interview potential new hires, employee reviews, on‑the‑job training, forecasting and ensuring appropriate execution of new and existing projects.

• Create and continue to grow the Fire Protection capabilities and make Introba a more complete A/E firm with Fire Protection offerings for all US based clients.
• Direct and encourage professional development of staff through conferences, educational training, project assignment and affiliation with professional organizations to maintain discipline certifications and identify new certifications required for the firm’s business development efforts.
• Support the firm’s business development effort by being actively involved with marketing and business development.
• Direct interaction with Sector, Office, Region and niche leaders for specific opportunities.
• Identify future business opportunities.
• Advocate collaboration between the various disciplines and offices of the firm.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the standard of care within the fire protection industry.
• Enhance the organization’s profile and regional reach across the industry to ensure industry‑wide and client recognition, coordinating with firm‑wide business development efforts to align with core goals and required certifications.
• Practical alignment with company policies, including implementation of new and revisions to current policies and standards, ensuring consistency in discipline quality, budgetary constraints and expectations, and developing and administering appropriate project and control mechanisms.
• Ensure design activities, processes and technical standards are effectively implemented and empower professionals of the discipline to excel, while supporting individual goal setting for professional career advancement across all offices and regions.
• Commit to repeatable positive outcomes on projects through proper staff assignment, including attention to timing and deliverables.
• Perform fire suppression design following site observation visits.
• Provide fire suppression and fire alarm services.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited program. Master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering preferred.
• Position located within the U.S. with preference for the Midwest based on current client engagements.
• Minimum 10+ years of Fire Protection experience.
• 5 or more years of direct leadership experience.
• Active PE registration and have passed the Fire Protection portion of the NCEES PE Exam and can become registered in multiple states.
• Participation on NFPA/ICC standard/code board for industry document input preferred.
• Will work toward building accredited presentations for lunch & learns or produce white papers for chosen specialization.
• Maintains control and leadership in stressful situations.
• Motivates others to their full potential.
• Ability to provide leadership among other professionals.
• Strong customer service interaction.

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• Medical, disability and life insurance coverage (benefits may vary by country location and may only be available in U.S. or Canada). Continuing education benefits. Paid time off. Employee assistance program. Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

Introba is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.