• Fire Protection Sales Engineer

    Chenega Corporation (Albuquerque, NM)


    Summary

    The **Fire Protection Sales Engineer,** identifies potential customers, maintains client relationships, prepares job estimates, bids on projects, and delegates tasks after contract awards.

    Responsibilities

    + Identify projects needing Addressable Fire Alarm and Clean Agent Suppression systems.

    + Collaborate with business development to prepare bids.

    + Foster client relationships for design-build invitations, upgrades, and project opportunities.

    + Review project documents thoroughly.

    + Conduct site walkthroughs to develop RFIs and support scopes of work.

    + Create equipment take-offs using estimating software.

    + Develop spreadsheets detailing engineering drawings, submittals, labor, contingencies, travel, per diem, and bonuses.

    + Generate Fire Alarm and Clean Agent Suppression system quotes in line with design criteria and contracts.

    + Communicate updates during the bidding process.

    + Submit Fire Alarm and Clean Agent Suppression system quotes at least one day before bid date.

    + Assign job numbers and prepare project paperwork.

    + Complete Project Manager Detail Sheets and enter projects into the engineering queue.

    + Coordinate documentation with the Fire Marshal.

    + Review Bills of Materials and place orders with manufacturers.

    + Oversee Operations Manager, Installation Manager, and office staff.

    + Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a related field is preferred

    + Experience with Clean Agent Suppression systems is essential for this role

    + Familiar with the operational procedures of Fire Alaram and Clean Agent Suppression systems

    + Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehending the English language, as well as applying written rules, detailed orders, and technical instructions pertinent to fire protection engineering.

    + A valid State Driver’s License is required.

    _Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:_

    + Possesses extensive knowledge of installed Fire Alarm and Clean Agent Suppression systems

    + Demonstrates proficiency in the MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

    + Exhibits strong oral and written communication skills.

    + Ability to effectively collaborating as part of a geographically dispersed team.

     

    Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

     

    Native preference under PL 93-638.

     

    We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program