Fire Protection Engineering Sr. Associate

Company Description
SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.

SOCOTEC's combination of expertise, experience and methods are increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth.

SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work.

At SLS Consulting, a SOCOTEC Company, life safety is the one and only driver. We are a team of consultants, engineers, and designers, and construction professionals dedicated to life safety and fire protection in the built environment.

Job Description
This role is specifically within the SLS division of SOCOTEC. SLS/SOCOTEC is seeking dependable and proactive applicants focused on continuous improvement to join our team.

Senior Associates will work on our accomplished team to design and develop Life Safety and Fire Protection systems that integrate seamlessly with other building systems to achieve a safe and code compliant building design. Projects will focus on adherence to quality standards through plan reviews and technical reports. Projects will have components of but will not be limited to the following: egress design, code research, smoke control system design, fire-resistant construction analysis, performance-based design, fire sprinkler design, and hazardous material analysis.

Senior Associates are expected to have strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills to effectively support team efficiency and exceed client expectations. Associates should also be detail oriented and possess superior problem-solving skills, as seamless integration of compliance criteria aligned with the design intent for each project is SLS's ultimate goal.

• Independently manage projects with supporting staff
• Manage assigned tasks
• Effectively manage project budget throughout all phases of the project
• Develop project scope and pricing for proposal preparation
• Prepare monthly invoicing and assist in AR follow up
• Mentor and train Associates supporting project work
• Perform tasks associated with project deliverables, including but not limited to the following: writing code reports outlining the compliance approach for the project; perform code reviews of project plans for compliance with applicable codes; preform on-site inspections; conduct performance-based designs; conduct hazardous material/laboratory analyses; conduct special inspections of smoke control, firestopping, and fireproofing; etc.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the engineering or architecture disciplines required
• 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in Fire Protection and Life Safety
• Engineering in Training (EIT) Certification and/or Professional Engineer's License (P.E.) preferred
• Experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, REVIT, Microsoft Suite encouraged
• Experience with CONTAM, Pyrosim, FDS, and/or PathFinder desirable
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manage

Additional Information
SOCOTEC offers generous compensation packages including salary, benefits & bonus based upon relevant experience.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.