SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?

The San Diegooffice of SmithGroupis looking for aSenior Fire Protection Engineerto join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Serve as the fire protection and life safety engineering leader through all stages of a project of any size and play a larger role in the management of the discipline.
• Lead and perform evaluation/design of fire protection and alarm systems for various projects.
• Be the subject matter expert for developing solutions to projects of considerable scope/complexity for various building types.
• Meet with clients, project teams, code officials, contractors and others to address fire protection/life safety discipline issues and to develop effective working relationships.
• Present engineering design solutions to client representative and/or design review committees.
• Write/review fire protection and fire alarm specification for various projects.
• Mentor junior and intermediate level staff and participate in performance coaching.
• Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process as requested.
• Participate in company-wide quality control/review process.

An ideal candidate has:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in fire protection engineering design
• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited university
• PE licensure required
• Eligibility for security clearance preferred
• The ability to present at trade association conferences and write technical articles for trade publications
• The ability to work with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed meet the needs of a diverse staff. The anticipated salary range for this position is $126,000 to $155,000 annually, at the time of posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for this position. Additionally, an employee in this position is eligible for a performance-based bonus on an annual basis. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We provide an opportunity to invest in your future through our401(k) program with employer matching and a continuing educationreimbursement. We offer 3 weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment, with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, and parental leave benefits. SmithGroup also promotes a healthy work/life balance for our staff which includesan alternative work schedule that provides employees with an additional 15 days off per year (usually Fridays), as well as hybrid work options that give our team the flexibility to work within our vibrant office culture or remotely, as needed.

If you are not sure that you meet all of the suggested qualifications described above, please don't leave this page. Your talents and attributes could be just what we're looking for - and we strongly encourage you to apply. If you need additional accommodations to complete the application process, please contact careers@smithgroup.com.