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Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience technical expertise and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures advanced analysis performance & code consulting and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 750 employees in ten office locations throughout the United States SGHs industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of whats possible.

What makes careers at SGH so special

The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator committed to advancing ourselves our teams and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be.

There are many reasons to love SGH :

• Our Work : Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.
• Our People : We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
• Our Commitment : We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.
• Our Contribution : We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles strong relationships and future prosperity.

We want someone passionate about mechanical engineering and problem solving.

SGH is committed to building its emerging practice in Fire Protection Engineering and Fire Science by hiring an experienced and motivated expert in fire protection and fire science technology with skills to manage and grow its present practice. SGH is seeking engineering professionals to lead our Fire Protection Engineering Group. The professional will work under the direction of the Division Head of Structural Mechanics to provide senior leadership and direction for the groups future as well as provide technical guidance on and participate in design rehabilitation and investigation fire engineering projects.

What Youll Be Doing :

Provide fire protection engineering consulting services.

Guide the growth and development of the fire protection engineering group at SGH.

Manage the fire protection engineering staff.

Recommend strategies to keep SGH at the leading edge of relevant technologies.

Manage project work including budgets staff and client relations.

Provide support for and participate in forensic and litigation activities.

Interface with building and fire officials.

Market fire engineering services and develop business for fire protection engineering.

Coordinate with other practice areas within SGH for the overall benefit of the company.

Attend and assume leadership roles in identified local and national professional organizations.

Prepare professional papers for publication.

What Youll Need :

Minimum 7 years of experience in fire protection engineering.

Professional Registration in fire protection engineering.

Extensive experience as project manager for different types of projects including building and fire code consulting; fire investigation; performance-based design; and fire smoke and egress modeling.

Working familiarity with fire and smoke modeling software.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Proven ability to market and sell fire engineering services.

Staff management experience.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Commitment to excellence and professionalism.

Commitment to embrace SGHs standards for work product delivery.

Must have a valid drivers license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Benefits Overview :

SGH provides the following benefits to eligible employees :

Compensation :

The below range is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors including the candidates experience qualifications and work location.

Base salary is a part of SGHs industry leading Total Compensation package. Our Total Compensation package includes base salary pay for extra hours worked an annual discretionary bonus program generous paid time off and health and wellness benefits with a special emphasis on substantial SGH contributions to medical insurance premiums and SGHs Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan.

Consulting Engineer or Project Consultant II :

$93600 $120120 USD

SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We consider all qualified applicants and encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. If the application system is not accessible to you or you need a reasonable accommodation to apply due to a disability please email or call and ask for Human Resources.

Key Skills

Facilities Management,Advertising,Application Development,Lab Testing,Business Studies,Computer Engineering

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1