Associate Principal, Fire Engineering Division 👑

Washington, D.C. • Engineering • Full Time Salary: $214,240 – $236,080 Base Salary (Plus extra direct hours pay, discretionary bonus, and industry-leading total compensation) 💰

Skills: Fire Dynamics, Structural Fire Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Business Development, Executive Leadership, PE License 🛠️

Summary: On behalf of our client, an elite national engineering consultancy renowned for tackling the country's most intricate structural and technical challenges, Gigantes Group is searching for an Associate Principal to spearhead the growth of their expanding Fire Engineering Division in the Washington, D.C. region. This role is designed for a nationally recognized industry expert with a powerhouse business track record. Operating without geographic boundaries, you will leverage an advanced in-house materials laboratory and top-tier computing capabilities to deliver cutting-edge, national-scale engineering solutions. 🚀

Key Responsibilities: * Division Growth & Vision: Drive the strategic expansion of the Fire Engineering practice into new, high-performance market sectors. 📈

Revenue Generation: Cultivate high-value client relationships and utilize strategic marketing to maintain and grow a substantial revenue base. 💼
Complex Project Delivery: Lead, coordinate, and execute highly sophisticated assignments utilizing advanced subject matter like fire dynamics, structural fire safety, risk reliability, and forensics. 🔬
Mentorship & Leadership: Actively manage, train, and develop high-level engineering talent, fostering a culture of technological breakthrough and collaboration. 🤝
Thought Leadership: Maintain a strong presence on professional committees, publish technical papers in recognized journals, and serve as an accomplished public speaker. 🗣️
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with an internal national network of structural engineers, material scientists, chemists, and architects to deliver unrivaled project outcomes. 🌐

Qualifications: * Education: Master’s (MS/MEng) or Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Fire Protection Engineering or a highly related technical field. 🎓

Experience: 15+ years of distinguished professional experience within fire protection engineering or structural mechanics. ⏳
Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (PE) license is required. 📜
Technical Mastery: Proven track record in performance-based engineering, computational fluid dynamics, and finding creative, non-standard engineering solutions. 💻
Market Standing: Recognized market leadership, exceptional public speaking skills, and a history of active participation in professional societies. 🎙️
Core Values: Uncompromising standards of ethics, honesty, and professionalism. ✨

What's in it for You? Our client offers a premium total compensation structure designed to reward top-tier executive talent:

Health & Wellness: Superior Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (with high employer premium contributions), plus specialized Family Forming and Hormonal Health benefits. 🏥
Financial Wealth: Generous Profit-Sharing initiatives and a 401(k) plan featuring robust company contributions. 💵
Time Off & Balance: Ample Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, and Holidays) alongside Paid Parental Leave. 🏖️
Added Perks: Tuition Reimbursement, pre-tax Commuter Benefits, legal/identity theft protection, and company-paid Life and Disability programs. 🧠

Senior Fire Protection Engineer