Fire Protection Engineer - H-E-B

H-E-B Facility Alliance Partners are leading-edge innovators in facility design, construction, and maintenance. They work hard to make sure facilities and equipment are designed, procured, maintained, and improved to maximize resources and create tailored shopping experiences for our Customers. Our Design team is dedicated to designing and delivering integrated, highly creative, and innovative retail environments crafted to maximize H-E-B's brand commitment.

As a Principal Engineer (Fire Protection), you'll provide leadership and oversight of projects to ensure consistency with H-E-B's design standards and oversee the work of Engineers assigned to your projects. You'll identify, advance, and analyze the results of innovative technologies that lower H-E-B's total cost of ownership and enhance our Customer's experience across all retail channels.

Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that makes H-E-B The Greatest Retailing Company.

Do you have a:
HEART FOR PEOPLE... leadership skills to influence others during projects? ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS... subject matter expertise in applicable codes / regulations?
PASSION FOR RESULTS... advanced project management skills? ability to work in a rapidly changing environment?

We are looking for:
- a bachelor's degree in mechanical or fire protection engineering
- project management experience
- 10+ years of retail engineering experience

What is the work?
Leadership:
- Provides leadership and oversight of project plans to ensure consistency with H-E-B's engineering standards, strategic objectives, and goals
- Serves as lead project manager; oversees the work of Engineers assigned to projects
- Provides training, coaching, and mentoring to less experienced Engineers
- Represents H-E-B at jurisdictional meetings, as required
- Leads the research and analysis of design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of design
- Participates in / leads an information sharing forum with H-E-B consulting engineers
- Supports on-boarding, training, and evaluation processes for consultant partners
- Checks construction documents for completeness / correctness

Project Management:
- Manages format concepts, including fixture plans, site, interior design and exterior design; prepares estimates, cost reports, and budgets for projects
- Accountable for overall timeline, milestones, and project management for multiple, complex projects
- Manages projects from conception through completion, while effectively communicating with consultants
- Represents the design team at project meetings
- Leads initiatives to obtain project data and establish program requirements
- Manages vendor relationships as needed, and depending on project requirements
- Leverages advanced knowledge of building codes, zoning laws, and related construction ordinances / regulations to advance project and department goals
- Establishes criteria to develop and evaluate project scope
- Leads the review of project plans
- Develops QA standards for projects
- Leads project cost analysis; evaluates the impact against business models
- Ensures work is done to meet all applicable codes in accordance with international and local regulatory requirements
- Works with Construction team to resolve outstanding issues; recommends best practices to fix issues
- Performs field inspections to review construction work for conformance with the design drawings, applicable codes, and company policies

What is your background?
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in retail engineering
- Professional engineer's license (fire protection) in the state of Texas (preferred)

Do you have what it takes to be a fit as an H-E-B Principal Engineer?

- Expert in fire protection design and NFPA codes
- Expert knowledge of building systems and their coordination / integration (structural, architectural, MEPR), building codes, environmental regulations, handicap accessibility codes and their direct application, sanitation concerns, regulations, and applications, dynamics / application of site and landscape design, appropriate materials use / methods of construction
- Advanced understanding of project scheduling and how to leverage expertise
- Advanced project management skills
- Advanced skills in use of 2D / 3D presentation graphics
- Computer application / software skills, including AutoCAD, Revit, MS Office
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between projects
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and collaborative work style in a fast-paced retail environment

Can you...
- Function in a fast-paced retail environment
- Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
- Work extended hours

07-2018