A good faith estimate of the annual starting base salary (gross) is in the following range: $101,550.00 - $169,250.00
Responsibilities
Assume responsibility for the day-to-day success of multiple projects, including acting as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project teams; training and mentoring teammates; and managing small-to-medium projects, as appropriate
Perform on-site investigations, condition assessments, and inspections, which may include surveying, documenting deficiencies, field testing, collecting data and samples, and preparing site visit reports
Develop fire growth, smoke movement, and egress zone models
Analyze field data, interpret model results, and perform research and review of construction documents, governing codes, and design guidelines to facilitate analysis, problem-solving, and development of alternative designs for a variety of fire protection systems, building code issues, and life safety objectives
Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and final client deliverables, including written reports, calculation packets, construction documents, and project specifications
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in fire protection engineering or related field
WJE is seeking a curious, committed, and enthusiastic Fire Protection Engineer to join its dynamic and diverse team of engineers and designers.
Locations (2)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Northbrook, Illinois, United States
Compensation
A good faith estimate of the annual starting base salary (gross) is in the following range: $101,550.00 - $169,250.00
Responsibilities
Assume responsibility for the day-to-day success of multiple projects, including acting as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project teams; training and mentoring teammates; and managing small-to-medium projects, as appropriate
Perform on-site investigations, condition assessments, and inspections, which may include surveying, documenting deficiencies, field testing, collecting data and samples, and preparing site visit reports
Develop fire growth, smoke movement, and egress zone models
Analyze field data, interpret model results, and perform research and review of construction documents, governing codes, and design guidelines to facilitate analysis, problem-solving, and development of alternative designs for a variety of fire protection systems, building code issues, and life safety objectives
Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and final client deliverables, including written reports, calculation packets, construction documents, and project specifications
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in fire protection engineering or related field
Master's degree preferred
Nice to have: Master's degree in fire protection engineering or related field
