Senior Fire Protection Engineer

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that!
Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. 

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?

GHD is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to join our U.S. West team, with opportunities based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Irvine, CA; Anchorage, AK; Seattle, WA; and Phoenix, AZ. This role supports the Fire & Life Safety Business Group through the application of strong technical expertise, operational insight, and leadership to deliver high-quality solutions.

The position serves as a client-facing trusted advisor and solutions provider, building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders while supporting a diverse portfolio of GHD projects across multiple sectors. Responsibilities include developing innovative, practical, and code-compliant fire protection strategies and acting as a key coordinator across multidisciplinary teams, interfacing with consultants and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), and contributing to successful project delivery on time and within scope.

In the problem solving business, it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change. 

Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanization are made sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new future for our industry, inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process. 
Learn about leadership opportunities with GHD.

Our Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture!  Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility.  Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities describe the typical accountabilities and scope of work for this job,  while recognizing that individual objectives are set with the manager and may vary over time.

• Budgeting and Costing: Develop and/or deliver budget plans with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Building Capability: Implement the formal development framework for a team, with guidance from senior colleagues. Provide informal coaching to others throughout the organization in area of expertise.
• Business Requirements Identification: Elicit complex business requirements using a variety of methods, such as interviews, document analysis, workshops, and workflow analysis, to express the requirements in terms of target user roles and goals.
• Client & Customer Management (External): Manage important client relationships with guidance from senior colleagues, or oversee relationship management with a group of more transactional clients and customers.
• Internal Communications: Develop and/or deliver a plan for significant aspects of internal communications with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Leadership and Direction: Communicate the local action plan; explain how this relates to the function's strategy and action plan and to the broader organization's mission and vision; motivate people to achieve local business goals.
• Performance Management: Manage and report on the performance of a substantial, diverse team; set appropriate performance objectives for direct reports or project/account team members and hold individuals accountable for achieving them; take appropriate corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of team/personal objectives.
• Project Management: Manage a portfolio of major projects in line with overall project management strategy.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and/or deliver elements of a strategic planning system with guidance from senior colleagues.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, or related field, from an accredited engineering institution
• Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering preferred

Experience:

• 10+ years of direct experience in project management, evaluation and design of fire protection systems, and building/fire code consulting
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Fire Protection Engineering
• Strong communication and client relationship management skills
• Experience developing contract documents for fire protection and fire alarm systems across a variety of project types, including federal, healthcare, and state projects
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively in a team environment
• In-depth knowledge of applicable building and fire codes and standards
• Experience in risk analysis and evaluation
• Preferred: Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit design
• Preferred: Experience applying fire modeling tools and smoke control design

EEO Statement US: As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

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