What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Protection Consultant position at Ignis Global Recruitment?
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Fire Protection Consultant to join a dynamic team in the Austin, Texas area. This role will be pivotal in project management, technical development, and business growth, contributing to the safety and efficiency of various facilities.
- Provide expert fire protection engineering services, including life safety code consulting, sprinkler and fire alarm design, and performance-based fire engineering for a diverse range of facility types across the United States.
- Conduct comprehensive building and fire code reviews, including detailed plan analyses and site assessments to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Classify hazardous materials and prepare detailed inventory statements for industrial properties, enhancing safety and compliance standards.
- Assess high-piled storage arrangements and generate thorough reports to support high-piled storage permit applications.
- Deliver exceptional service to clients by completing projects on time and within budget, consistently meeting or exceeding expectations.
- Prepare and facilitate peer reviews of project-related technical reports to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Develop innovative fire protection strategies and performance-based design approaches, offering alternative solutions to complex client design challenges.
- Foster effective communication with project team members, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration.
- Support business development initiatives to expand service offerings and strengthen client relationships.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering.
- We also welcome candidates with significant industry experience in fire protection, life safety, or code consulting, even if not on a traditional engineering track.
- EIT Certification preferred.
- Experience: 2-5 years of related experience.
- Proficiency in software such as AutoCAD, BlueBeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and Revit (preferred).
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and prepare deliverables for peer review with minimal supervision.
- Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with industry professionals, trades, and regulatory authorities.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating ideas clearly and concisely to both internal and external audiences.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary professionals, with prior project management experience considered a plus.
$90,000 - $130,000, depending on qualifications and experience
Benefits:
- Sign-on bonus
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Competitive paid time off (PTO)
- Flextime Fridays for improved work-life balance
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage with 100% of premiums paid by the company
- Biannual performance bonuses to reward outstanding contributions
- Education reimbursement
Salary : $90,000 - $130,000
