Senior Project Engineer, Fire Protection at Leo A Daly Company

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Engineering Design, Quality Control, Fire Protection, Client Relationship Management, Revit, AutoCAD, Technical Research, Risk Management, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Fire Alarm Systems, Hydraulic Calculations, Building Codes, Fire Safety, Team Leadership

Industry

Architecture and Planning

Description

Description Job Summary The Senior Project Engineer II manages all phases of engineering projects and developing innovative solutions—from concept through design to execution. This role is accountable to provide expertise to staff and can be relied upon to make recommendations for technical and design solutions. Job Responsibilities Lead efforts on key projects as lead engineer responsible for the overall vision, quality and implementation. Partner with leadership to vision, plan and implement strategic initiatives, quality requirements and policy. Provides leadership and guidance for staff on project assignments. Manages and perform system design, including calculations, equipment selection, layout, and drawing preparation. Lead and contribute to overall engineering analysis and solutions. Plan and conduct evaluation and site observation. Perform Quality Control for projects by reviewing project documents, specifications, and design options; ensure code compliance through meetings and reviews. Make recommendations based on findings. Apply standard engineering practices and software tools to produce high-quality deliverables. Conduct site investigations and technical research to support design decisions. Evaluate and mitigate project risk. Build and develop internal and external relationships Requirements Bachelor’s degree in engineering Professional Engineer License (PE) Preferred Education & Experience Assists Project Managers with fee development for engineering portions of work Demonstrated practical knowledge of codes and related industry standards (AOC, GSA, ICC, NARA, NFPA, UFC, USG, VA, etc.). Demonstrated ability to develop strong client relationships and a substantial revenue base. Production experience preparing deliverable drawing sets in Revit and AutoCAD required Solid understanding of relevant software, including FDS, CONTAM, egress modeling software, AutoCAD, Revit, BlueBeam, and the Microsoft Office suite of software Self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and presentation skills Ability to deal with competing priorities and manage time appropriately Strong communication skills essential for team-based and team-leading working Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment, and must be highly motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges. Experience as an accomplished public speaker. Understanding of the legal and financial aspects of professional practice, particularly as they relate to fee, risk management, and contract negotiation. Preferred Qualifications Stay knowledgeable of the current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards including the Life Safety Code (101) and national building and fire codes (Uniform, International, etc.). Evaluate both existing building construction and proposed new building designs and identify fire/life safety deficiencies, necessary fire prevention, protection, detection, and suppression requirements for architectural, mechanical plumbing and electrical designs, as well as design equivalency comparisons. Demonstrate a high level of competency with stairwell pressurization mechanical systems, atrium smoke control/evacuation mechanical systems, and high-rise building smoke control designs and control sequences for related mechanical systems. Provide oversight of fire/smoke detection and alarm system designs, including incipient stage smoke detection and alarm systems. Possess design competency in wet pipe, dry pipe, and pre-action automatic fire sprinkler suppression systems, as well as clean agent total flooding suppression systems (FM200, FE25, Inergen, NOVEC, etc.) and fire alarm/mass notification systems. Establish basis of design for necessary fire protection systems and prepare complete specifications, technical studies and reports. Perform hydraulic calculations, select fire protection system equipment, and develop layouts for piping, heads, and nozzles. Oversee the production of documents as needed to meet project schedules. Provides Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews for architectural and engineering discipline documents to identify areas of conflict with all disciplines, as well as deficiencies in fire protection engineering design. Participate in business development activities including new client shortlist interviews, existing client in-progress review meetings, and develop cost proposals for fire protection services. Why Join LEO A DALY? At LEO A DALY, you will become part of a collaborative design culture and do work that matters. As an integrated design practice, we believe that a diversity of perspectives generates better solutions. We trust and support each other, ask hard questions and solve complex problems. Guided by a spirit of inquiry, we design for people at every scale, creating spaces that elevate individuals, their communities, and the institutions that serve them. Join LEO A DALY - help us transform the world. LEO A DALY LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. LEO A DALY LLC, is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department by phone at 402-391-8111 or by email at Recruiting@LEOADALY.com . For more information about your rights under the law, see Know Your Rights.

Responsibilities

The Senior Project Engineer II manages all phases of engineering projects, providing expertise and recommendations for technical and design solutions. Responsibilities include leading project efforts, managing system design, conducting evaluations, and ensuring quality control.