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Senior Fire Protection Engineer - New England

Michael Baker International

Waltham, MA • On-site, Remote

$117K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Michael Baker International rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

55th of 449 rated engineering

Job description

Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineering Consultant to join our team. The Fire Protection Engineer will be a 'Doer/Seller' in the New England region as a client manager.  They will be responsible for project delivery, client satisfaction, and they will be supported by the full MBI fire protection engineering team. 

Projects and clients include all aspects of fire protection engineering design from 'cradle to grave'. This includes the responsibilities of proposal preparation, complete system design, site evaluations, and testing and commissioning of systems. Typical projects and types of systems include fire sprinklers, fire pumps, high expansion foam, clean agent systems, fire alarm and mass notification systems. Industries include Department of Defense (DoD), Data Centers, Industrial and Manufacturing, and commercial clients.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Business development and client management
  • Be responsible for proposal preparation, project budgets and project work schedules  
  • Perform hydraulic calculations for sprinkler and fire pump design 
  • Analyze life safety requirements for buildings, including building code compliance, occupant load calculations and egress analysis 
  • Perform on-site system evaluations and perform final system testing 
  • Coordinate designs with other engineering disciplines 

Business Development:

  • Grow revenue from existing client base through ensuring high quality work product and regular client interactions.
  • Attend local industry events to create and maintain networking connections.
  • Identify and win new work from new and existing clients.

Client Management:

  • Communicate with clients to understand their needs and provide technical expertise.
  • Present project proposals and updates to clients.
  • Ensure client satisfaction through effective project delivery.

Required Qualifications:

  • Registered Professional Engineer in Fire Protection
  • 10+ years professional experience
  • BS or MS in Fire Protection Engineering or related field 
  • Experience in fire protection system design including: fire sprinkler systems, fire pumps, clean agent systems, high expansion foam systems, fire alarm and mass notification systems 
  • Experience in computer generated hydraulic design 
  • Knowledge and experience of building and design codes, specifically IBC, NFPA 101, NFPA 13 and NFPA 72 

COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $117,000 to $185,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location. 

WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY

The candidate must be located in New England (preference for within 50 miles of our Boston (Waltham), MA or Rocky Hill, CT offices.  Hybrid or flex-remote schedule allowed.  
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
  • Professional and personal development
  • Generous paid time off
  • Commuter and wellness benefits

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Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

ARCHITECTURE & BUILDING ENGINEERING PRACTICE
 
Michael Baker International seamlessly integrates all our service offerings - architecture, planning, landscape architecture,  engineering  and management - to solve client challenges from multiple vantage points, providing unsurpassed holistic, sustainable, and innovative solutions. From high-profile, high-image landmarks to low-cost, utilitarian solutions, our professionals know how to balance image and cost appropriately for each unique situation. At Michael Baker International, we believe that the beauty of a project resides both in performance and aesthetics - "success" to us is  measured by functionality, value, and exceeding clients' expectations to "Make a Difference."

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