Holmes is an international design firm that does more than just engineering. We are compelled by possibilities, informed by community interests, and in constant pursuit of the why behind all our work. With US offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, and Boulder, we are part of the New Zealand-based Holmes Group with employees around the Pacific Rim.

Our vision at Holmes is to be more representative of the communities we serve—and the places we live and work. People at Holmes are encouraged to dream big and are empowered to achieve their goals in an environment where we recognize and value diversity. Our commitment is to provide all of our great people equal support and equal opportunity to thrive, grow, and develop.

We are seeking Fire Safety Specialists to join us!

Ideal candidates should be ambitious about learning all sides of the business by doing great work, then successfully conveying that work to clients, projects teams, and colleagues—technical expertise and strong social finesse. In this deadline-heavy environment, we’re looking for fast learners and excellent communicators with the ability to handle increased responsibilities.

To join the team, candidates should have:

B.S. (M.S. preferred) in Fire Protection Engineering or other engineering discipline
1+ years work experience working in a fire safety consultancy or related discipline
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure (or in process to obtain)
Excellent written and verbal communication, including listening and questioning
Time management efficiency
Computer software skills: Basic MS Word, Intermediate Outlook and Excel, and fire modeling tools
Problem-solving capabilities
A team-player project approach by contributing to and encouraging project team involvement

Responsibilities include:

Performing preliminary design work and complex analysis work for Performance Based Fire Engineering
Performing computer modeling of fire and smoke using Fire Dynamics Simulator (NIST) or similar
Independently performing computer modeling of occupant evacuation using spreadsheet calculations, Pathfinder, Evacnet and similar evacuation models
Assessing structural systems exposed to fire through computational methods outlined in standards and research papers
Utilizing engineering knowledge and judgment to determine appropriate strategies and methods of assessment pertinent to the task at hand
Independently performing report writing, computer modeling, research and development of engineered solutions
Performing audits of existing buildings for fire safety compliance
Coordinating with clients, consultants and enforcing agencies in relation to fire safety aspects of projects
Assisting the Principal & CEO with marketing initiatives and project scope
Acting as a comprehensive liaison with clients, both marketing and project execution
Meeting client requirements with regard to time and cost
Reviewing the work of other engineers and less experienced staff, both critically and technically
Managing site assessment and supervision of existing buildings
Ensuring appropriate commercial outcome on projects, including the solicitation and delivery phases
Being directly responsible for the specification of fire safety requirements for buildings
Coordinating scope and schedule with prospective clients to develop fee proposals for complex projects

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:

Hybrid work model
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability and other voluntary plans
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare
Health Savings Account
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time off – Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, Family Leave for new parents, and Community Service time
Paid Holidays
Pre-Tax Commuter Transit
401(k) retirement savings with Company contribution
Company sponsored events
Diversity / Inclusion programs and initiatives

Compensation

Base salary: $82,000 – $92,000 + biannual profit share bonus potential. Salary will be commensurate with experience / skills and location.

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