Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered in Wayne, PA just outside of Philadelphia with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC. Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership and personal development. We are seeking a talented Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) with leadership capability to lead our Fire Protection (FP) Department and support the function enterprise-wide from any office location. Primary responsibilities will include: Serve as lead FP engineer and technical expert with the ability to answer questions and resolve issues for engineering staff Participate in the design of fire protection systems and coordinate with other disciplines on projects -performing calculations and attending review meetings Create detailed plans, processes, and procedures for engineering staff to use and abide by. Propose and oversee budgets and timelines for engineering projects. Check and confirm the accuracy of the work performed and the methods used by staff. Communicate and collaborate with other department managers across all office locations. Prepare and deliver various internal and external engineering-related presentations Perform department leader activities including hiring, coaching and training of staff The basic requirements for this position include: 7 plus years professional experience in fire protection engineering/design PE/FPE license required - Bachelor’s degree – mechanical/electrical engineering required Advanced working knowledge of building codes, Fire codes, NFPA Standards and FM Global Data Sheets Proficient in standard engineering procedures with proven critical thinking ability who works analytically in a quantitative problem solving environment Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive ability as part of a team. Team supervisory experience Proficient relevant software skills including Revit, Bluebeam, BIM and MS office Skilled technical writer

As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities. Bala’s compensation package includes a rich benefits package along with market competitive salary structure. Our culture creates an environment where relationships thrive and careers flourish. Bala offers comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package 401(k) with employer match Employer Paid Life Insurance Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (8) paid holidays 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan) Employee Referral Program Follow us @Balaconsultingengineers on Instagram and LinkedIn

Bala Consulting Engineers will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Resumes submitted for this position from temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and professional recruiters will not be considered. #LI-Onsite