ReqID: SAN0000YHJoining ArupAt Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.Arup is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to join our Fire Engineering team and lead prescriptive and performance-based design strategies for local, regional, and global projects. We are looking for self-initiating problem-solvers who can work as part of a team to apply a wide range of fire engineering technical skills. The role will include working closely with world-leading architects and building owners developing code solutions and delivering innovative performance-based design solutions. Senior Fire Protection Engineers will provide financial and commercial project management, lead technical engineering services in projects across markets, and mentor junior staff. The role will involve interactive and collaborative work with our engineers and multi-disciplinary colleagues.This role will be based out of our Los Angeles, San Fransico or Oakland office.The OpportunityIn this role you will provide fire protection and life safety consulting engineering services to a variety of potential clients, such as architects, developers, owners, government and insurers, including:
Project management for multiple projects including project planning, staffing, financial management, and successful project delivery.
Provide fire protection consulting engineering services to a variety of potential clients, including but not limited to architects, developers, owners, government, and insurers.
Developing client relationships, pursuing new business opportunities, and proposal development
Provide fire and life code consulting for relevant with ICC (IBC, IFC, IMC) codes and NFPA standards
Development of fire models and dynamic egress models
Perform structural fire calculations.
Develop fire safety strategies for special hazards
Provide consulting for life safety, building, and fire code compliance
Deliver prescriptive and performance-based design strategies
Design of fire alarm, fire detection, and fire suppression systems
Perform smoke control analysis
Perform site visits and communicate with architects, contractors, and consulting teams
Participate in and lead internal team meetings and external client meetings
Presenting design approaches to authorities having jurisdiction
Contributing to Arup research and technical skill development activities
Collaborate with multiple teams, across multiple offices in a multi-discipline environment
The Skills
Bachelors or Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field
A minimum of 6 years of professional working experience in Fire Protection
A minimum of 2 years managing projects
A P.E. license in fire protection engineering or in the process of achieving this professional credential
Strong communication skills essential for team-based and team-leading working
Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment, and must be highly motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges.
Solid understanding of relevant software, including FDS, CONTAM, egress modeling software, AutoCAD, Revit, BlueBeam, and the Microsoft Office suite of software
Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the futurePlease note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community is where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.The Benefits – What we offer youAt Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your futureFlexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are availableHiring Range : The good faith base salary hiring range for this job performed in San Francisco is $110,000 to $135,000. Benefits are not included in the base salary range. Summary of benefits are included in this posting with details provided to applicants at the time of interview. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of San Francisco will differ.Life at Arup – Different People, Shared ValuesArup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture – from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference - Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup .Our application processWe will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directlyArup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.Stay safe online. Recruitment fraud is on the rise, and Arup’s name, logo, and branding have been used in fraudulent job advertisements. Arup will never ask for bank information as part of our recruitment process.#LI-HA1EOE-Protected Veterans/Disability
