Fire Protection Consultant

**Job Summary**:
We are seeking a dedicated Fire Protection Consultant to join a dynamic team in the **Austin, Texas **area. This role will be pivotal in project management, technical development, and business growth, contributing to the safety and efficiency of various facilities.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide expert fire protection engineering services, including life safety code consulting, sprinkler and fire alarm design, and performance-based fire engineering for a diverse range of facility types across the United States.
- Conduct comprehensive building and fire code reviews, including detailed plan analyses and site assessments to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Classify hazardous materials and prepare detailed inventory statements for industrial properties, enhancing safety and compliance standards.
- Deliver exceptional service to clients by completing projects on time and within budget, consistently meeting or exceeding expectations.
- Prepare and facilitate peer reviews of project-related technical reports to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Develop innovative fire protection strategies and performance-based design approaches, offering alternative solutions to complex client design challenges.
- Foster effective communication with project team members, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration.
- Support business development initiatives to expand service offerings and strengthen client relationships.

**Qualifications**:

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering.
- EIT Certification preferred.
- Experience: 2-5 years of related experience.

**Skills**:

- Proficiency in software such as AutoCAD, BlueBeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and Revit (preferred).
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and prepare deliverables for peer review with mínimal supervision.
- Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with industry professionals, trades, and regulatory authorities.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating ideas clearly and concisely to both internal and external audiences.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary professionals, with prior project management experience considered a plus.

**Salary Range**:
$90,000 - $130,000, depending on qualifications and experience

**Benefits**:

- Sign-on bonus
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Competitive paid time off (PTO)
- Flextime Fridays for improved work-life balance
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage with 100% of premiums paid by the company
- Biannual performance bonuses to reward outstanding contributions
- Education reimbursement