The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE)
Chief Engineer
Gaithersburg, MD (Remote)
The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) is seeking a Chief Engineer to be remotely based with 30% travel in the US and internationally. This position will be responsible for leading SFPE's global technical and professional qualification activities.
Requirements of the Chief Engineer:
- Licensed engineer who has passed the NCEES Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) Exam in Fire Protection.
- B.S. or M.S. degree in fire protection engineering or fire safety engineering.
- 5+ years of experience practicing fire protection engineering.
- Knowledge of tools, methods, and technology used in the practice of fire protection engineering.
- Experience in research and/or technology development and evaluation.
- Ability to work well in a small, high-energy organization; a team player willing to take on new challenges with demonstrated ability to partner with staff and member volunteers.
- Ability to provide final editing of the written work of others (in English) for publication.
- Proficiency in MS Office 365 and willingness to keep up with evolving technologies.
- Ability to commit to up to 30% travel.
Benefits of the Job:
- Salary range of $130,000-$140,000K
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) funding 100% of the employee’s deductible
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) plan (SFPE contributes 6% of income)
- Generous Paid Time Off program and 11 paid holidays
- Ability to work remote
Responsibilities of the Chief Engineer:
- Work with committee chairs to coordinate the development and maintenance of SFPE's engineering standards & guides.
- Serve as secretary of SFPE's Subcommittee for Standards Oversight (SCSO) and assist in maintaining SFPE's standard-making procedures.
- Coordinate work with the Subcommittee on Codes & Standards Liaison (SCCSL).
- Represent SFPE on committees that advance the fire safety engineering profession.
- Ensure that the concerns of the fire protection engineering profession are addressed in global codes, standards, and construction documents.
- Serve as Editor-in-Chief for the SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering.
- Make presentations at global fire safety conferences about SFPE technical activities.
- Serve on the program committee for all SFPE conferences and symposia and the conference committees for external organizations that SFPE sponsors (i.e., Interflam).
- Assist the SFPE Committee for Professional Development as a technical resource in the development of SFPE's educational programs.
- Serve as a member of the SFPE Foundation's Technical Committee and maintain relations with technical codes and standards activities important to fire protection engineering, such as IAFSS, ISO, ICC, NSPE, NFPA, and UL.
- Serve as an Associate Editor for SFPE's Fire Technology Journal.
The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) has been a prominent professional organization since its establishment in 1950 and its incorporation as a nonprofit organization in 1971. As a leading global society, it represents professionals working in the field of fire protection and fire safety engineering. The Society is also instrumental in developing the Professional Engineer (PE) licensing exam in fire protection and supporting its development under the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).
KMA Human Resources Consulting has been engaged to manage this search. NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS PLEASE
SFPE is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with State and Federal law, SFPE does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, ancestry or national origin, familial status, age, disability, any previous assertion of a claim or right under the Workers’ Compensation Act, or any previous actions that are protected under the Whistleblowers’ Protection Act, in any aspect of its employment unless a bona fide occupational qualification exists.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is your personal email address?
- How many years of experience do you have as a Fire Protection Engineer?
- Are you a licensed PE?
- Do you now or will you in the future require visa sponsorship?
- What are you targeting for salary?
- This position will require travel in the US and internationally- will this work for you?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Gaithersburg, MD 20878
