Sr Mechanical Engineer - Fire Protection Specialist (Building Engineering)

Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36000 people in over 70 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is looking to hire a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to support the Places Buildings Engineering groups Canada-wide Mechanical team.

The ideal candidate would be an experienced Fire Protection Engineer with extensive experience in facility or building this role you will work directly with other Mechanical Engineers along withElectrical Engineers Architects Structural Engineers Civil Engineers and clients on a range of facility design projects throughout Canada. You will lead the fire protection discipline of multiple and concurrent projects through the pursuit proposal design and construction phases. The ideal candidate will have their license (in good standing) in at least one (1) Canadian province.A professional license () in Quebec would be an asset.

Role accountabilities:

• Lead design teams and mentor junior staff to develop construction-ready design packages of drawings and specifications with inter-disciplinary coordination. The successful candidate will have an advanced technical understanding of fire alarm and other life safety systems gas suppression systems and other alternative fire protection systems smoke control fire pump design and other related equipment and technologies associated with this specialization.
• Deep knowledge of applicable codes and standards including relevant Building Codes (OBC BCBC IBC etc) NFPA standards CSA standards ASHRAE standards ULC etc.
• Develop budgets proposals schedules project and staffing plans as well as identify qualify and pursue potential clients and project opportunities. The ideal candidate would also have experience working with building or facilities designs in the United States or in Europe.
• Fluency in design and modeling software that includesRevit(must have) BIM Autodesk Construction Cloud AutoCAD HydraCAD (optional) and Navisworks. Experience with Bentley software (Microstation Bentley 3D) would be an asset.
• Travel to project sites for fire protection site surveys data collection for fire protection studies and collaboration with client team members throughout Canada with an emphasis on supporting projects in the Western half of Canada.
• Skilled in designing fire protection systems for various building types with experience in heavy industrial commercial manufacturing/automotive and processing facilities (eg: water and wastewater treatment sites EV assembly plants lithium-ion battery plants and data centers/mission critical facilities transportation/transit maintenance facilities etc).

Qualifications & Experience:

• Canadian citizenship is required for this position as part of the need to be eligible for highly sensitive projects requiring security clearance.
• Professional Engineer (licensed) with at least 10-15 years of experience in consulting engineering and performing facility design.
• Fire Protection Professional Engineering Licensure in the United Statesis an asset but not a requirement.
• Knowledge of HydraCALC
• Knowledge or experience working with FM Global and other commercial insurance regulatory bodies would be an asset.
• Ability to meet deadlines/successful completion of deliverables
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work under pressure on various tasks
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Looking for a candidate who can build positive relationships with internal and external team members and be able to build additional project opportunities with Arcadis based on those positive relationships.

Why Arcadis

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skills-based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.

Together we can create a lasting legacy.

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