CareerPlan

Regional Fire & Life Safety Principal

Philadelphia, PA, usFull-time2026-11-12 → 2026-11-13

Core

Launch and grow the fire protection engineering division in the Mid-Atlantic, establishing SOCOTEC as a trusted partner in the local construction and infrastructure ecosystem.

Role type

Principal Business Unit Manager (Fire Protection Engineering)

Builds

Fire protection engineering service line, including design, analysis, and compliance consulting for construction and infrastructure projects.

Domain

Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Fire Safety Engineering

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Fire protection engineering design, business development, team leadership, P&L management, regulatory compliance (NFPA/IBC), strategic planning

Preferred skills

Master's degree, PE license, startup experience

Technologies

Fire suppression systems, life safety systems, fire alarm systems, building code compliance tools

Responsibilities

Define and execute market entry strategy, secure new client opportunities, manage full P&L for the service line, build and lead a high-performing engineering team, ensure project compliance with safety codes, drive cross-selling of integrated services

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership