Fire Protection Engineer at Vanderweil Engineers

Who we are!                                                       

Vanderweil Engineers is a top ranked national full-service engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP, and technology services. Working in multiple sectors including Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Academic, Healthcare and Commercial buildings. Approaching our 75^th year in operation with a staff of 450+ located across ten offices, we are proud to be one of the leading independently owned engineering firms in the country. 

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds in the industry, we are looking for you. We offer growth and stability in an ever-changing volatile environment. We are looking for a Senior Fire Protection Engineer in our dynamic New York City office (Hybrid role). 

Our Fire Protection Department services include fire alarm and detection system design, high-rise buildings, large campus fire alarm and protection, sprinkler, emergency communications and more. 

Some of your responsibilities include the following:  

• Design of fire suppression and fire alarm systems throughout all company market sectors including academic, commercial, healthcare, science and technology, and mission critical.
• The engineer will be responsible for designs of automatic sprinklers, standpipes, high-rise fire pumps, gaseous agent suppression, fire alarms, voice evacuation, mass notification, special technology fire detection and smoke control.
• Coordinate with the design team and/or construction staff to lead related portions of construction planning and visit the project construction site throughout the construction administration process along with field reports, RFI responses, and FP / FA shop drawing and submittal reviews.
• Design and layout systems, and create drawings using Revit, AutoCAD, and HydraCALC.
• Survey existing project sites to document existing conditions and to assess existing FP / FA infrastructure.

Essential Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Fire Protection Engineering.
• 10+ years of professional fire protection engineering industry experience designing fire protection and fire alarm systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit with fluency in MS Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook and cloud tools.  Strong communication and computer skills are required.  
• The preferred candidate will have excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills
• Candidate must have the ability to create and modify technical drawings and specifications
• Customer service perspective with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
• PE highly preferred
• Proven Leadership Experience

Our Work Culture:

At Vanderweil Engineers, we recognize the importance of work-life synergy and believe our best work is done when flexibility is offered, and wellness is supported.

Our flexible and hybrid work style allows team members to have the freedom to be innovative and drive results their way. Our wellness programs are above and beyond, as our team members physical and behavioral health are a priority.

If you would like to connect with us for more information, please contact a member of our recruitment team or to learn more about our work culture, please visit us at www.vanderweil.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

The compensation that we expect to pay for this position is commensurate with experience and depends on PE licensure, education and skills, but may range between $130,000 to $150,000 annually.