Fire Protection Engineer 

 

BL Companies is an ENR Top 500 consulting firm with immediate career opportunities available for dynamic, qualified Engineers with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Fire Protection and Plumbing.  Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.

 

Qualified candidates will work independently, providing engineering for fire protection systems and plumbing on diverse projects.  Additionally, they will be able to offer mentorship and guidance as BL increases our expertise in Fire Protection.

 

BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from other companies. We offer a competitive benefits package which includes generous PTO, plus 6 paid holidays, and the week between Christmas to New Year’s off, low cost, comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are an ENR Top 500 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 18 offices and is expanding.

Responsibilities Include:

Analysis of Fire Protection Systems

Technical design of new Fire Protection Systems (suppression, fire detection, alarm)

Application of appropriate building and fire codes to design criteria 

Conduct Risk Assessments to identify potential fire hazards

Develop Summary of Code Requirements

Use of engineering design software such as REVIT             

Manage multiple staff and determine staffing needs and recommend project personnel

Inform team members about technical details

Maintain positive client relationships

Required Experience

Proficiency in REVIT

Project/Senior Engineer with 5-10 years of experience with Fire Protection/Plumbing Systems

PE License, a plus 

Excellent written and oral communication skills are required