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This role collaborates with senior staff to deliver larger and high complexity projects and provides engineering solutions and advice to clients. You will work within project budgets, train and mentor, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. The role supports work across Executive Leadership and Strategic Growth Services.\nAt a Glance\nLocation: Urbandale, IA\nDiscipline: Fire Protection\nMarkets: Executive Leadership; Strategic Growth Services\nOwnership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)\nTravel: Up to 10%\nWork Schedule: Full-time hybrid\nSponsorship: Not available\nWhat You'll Do\nLead design efforts for fire alarm, fire suppression, and smoke control systems, using engineering software and tools to develop designs, specifications, and calculations according to code requirements and IMEG standards.\nEngage clients to understand needs, gather project requirements, communicate technical information, and build professional relationships.\nSupport consulting-project execution and lead project planning, budgeting, and scheduling activities to meet deadlines and objectives.\nDocument client design decisions and instructions, and monitor design progress, percent complete, and fee expended.\nAnalyze engineering problems and collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical, efficient solutions.\nConduct in-process design reviews and implement quality-control processes for fire alarm, fire suppression, and smoke control system designs, calculations, and specifications.\nStay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and fire protection engineering best practices, and contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts.\nPrioritize safety and identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with fire protection systems.\nCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals.\nIdentify potential project problems and seek advice from the Project Manager.\nOversee projects through bidding and construction administration.\nWhat You'll Bring\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, or equivalent required\nProfessional Engineer (PE) License in Fire Protection Engineering required\n2 years of experience minimum required, 4 preferred, in the building design consulting industry\nRequired Skills/Abilities\nProficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications\nStrong technical and analytical skills including knowledge in principles of thermodynamics, fire dynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics as it relates to fire protection systems design in fire alarm, fire suppression, and smoke control systems for buildings\nAbility to train and mentor less experienced staff\nProficiency of industry standard engineering software and tools including fire dynamics simulation, hydraulic simulation, and intelligibility software\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups\nAbility to work collaboratively in a team environment\nAttention to detail and problem-solving skills\nEagerness to adapt to new challenges\nProficiency in the use of BIM software\nProficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook\nAbility to travel up to 10% with occasional overnight stays\nAbout the Team\nFire protection-led specialty team\nStrong in public-safety, industrial, and federal facility applications\nExecutive Leadership; Strategic Growth Services\nRecent work includes City of Boerne / Fire Station #2, Government / Municipal, and Walmart Gen 1.1 eCommerce FC, Industrial / Warehouse.\nWhy IMEG\nWe put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.\nEmployee ownership (ESOP), fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing\nIDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology\nPE, SE, and other license exam prep and support, with a clear path from EIT to PE\nDress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)\nGenerous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription\nMEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations\nBring Your Career to IMEG\nApply today to help deliver practical fire protection solutions that support client and project goals.\nIMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.\nWant to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities?Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/.\nIMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’s status, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.\nAll applicants have the right to request access, correction, and deletion of their personal informationfrom our system. 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