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OPEN POSITIONS

Administrative Coordinator
Fire Protection Consultant

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AEI Corporation is a premier forensic engineering firm comprised of some of the best forensic experts in the industry. With over 175 years of combined experience, AEI provides a wide breadth of engineering services related to mechanical, electrical, chemical, materials science, and more. Investing in our staff and technology keeps us at the forefront of the industry. Integrity and high-quality service are cornerstones.

Our headquarters is located next to the High Line Canal and Chatfield Reservoir in Littleton, Colorado. The facility includes a 14,000 square foot building on a 2-acre secure lot. It has an expansive, well-equipped laboratory and on-site evidence storage. You can learn more about us at AEIengineers.com.

FIRE PROTECTION CONSULTANT

Job Description

We are seeking a Fire Protection Consultant to join our professional staff. The candidate hired will conduct failure analysis of fire protection systems (suppression, alarm, fire-rated construction), standard of care and code analyses, and design evaluations.

The candidate will follow forensic engineering protocol, prepare technical reports, and provide expert witness testimony. This position requires a thorough understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts related to the trouble shooting of systems as they relate to failures in the field, i.e., frozen sprinkler piping, failure of the sprinkler system to contain a fire, failure of a hood extinguishing system to put out fire on the appliance line, how excessive grease in the hood exhaust system contribute to the extension of a fire, failure of a fire alarm system to activate, failure of a fire alarm system to dispatch the fire department, etc.

Qualifications

10+ years of industry field experience.
Some combination of the following certifications:
- NICET
- Sprinkler Fitter
- Backflow Preventer
- Fire Alarm
- Restaurant Extinguishing System

Experience

Standard of Care
Sprinkler system design
Supporting a Senior Consultant
Fire alarm installation/design
Restaurant Hood system installation, service, and/or design
Backflow preventer installation, service, and/or testing
Fire origin and cause investigations

Requirements

Manage, coordinate, and execute all aspects of a project with very minimal oversight (e.g., scheduling, investigation, testing, client interactions, engineering analysis, report writing, invoicing, past due collections, artifact handling, etc.)
Work with other engineers, scientists, consultants, and investigators on research, field and laboratory examination and testing, and other project and non-project related activities
Capable of meeting the physical requirements of the job (e.g., travel, extended walking, walking on uneven and debris-ridden surfaces, climbing, lifting, bending, balancing, kneeling, crouching, etc.)
Provide expert testimony when required
Maintain licenses and certifications, and acquire discipline-appropriate continuing education
Attend and present at various industry conferences, trade shows, and other marketing events
Provide marketing support by authoring articles and papers, and preparing text for marketing materials when requested
Interact with clients to cross-market other professionals and services provided within the company
Consistently demonstrate a team/company mindset
Generate and develop new business through various marketing avenues, including innovative digital and social media strategies
Able to meet travel requirement of 50% or greater

The base pay range for this full-time position is $85,000 to $110,000 per year. Additionally, there is a generous bonus structure for billed hours that meet corporate policy requirements.

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR

Job Description

AEI is seeking a highly organized Administrative Coordinator to support Senior Project Engineers and expert staff. Reporting to the Administrative Manager, this client-facing role requires professionalism, discretion, and strong customer service skills.

This is a full-time, in-office position at AEI’s Littleton headquarters (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.). Occasional overtime may be required. This role is not eligible for remote work.

Key responsibilities include reviewing, editing, formatting, and proofreading technical reports for client delivery and potential legal use, requiring exceptional attention to detail. The role will also assist with travel and calendar coordination.

The ideal candidate will have basic bookkeeping skills and provide backup support for invoicing, expenses, and financial records. Familiarity with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel is preferred. This position is ideal for someone who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Basic Qualifications

3-5 years’ experience:

Technical writing
Proofreading and formatting
Fully proficient user of standard MS Office products, Adobe, and standard accounting software
Customer Service

Desired Skills

Bookkeeping
Managing travel arrangements
Calendar coordination
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a deadline-driven environment
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
A high level of organization and the ability to understand document contents will be crucial for this role. This role will act as the primary resource for tracking and sorting files that are provided by AEI’s clients.

The starting pay range for this position is between $60,000 and $67,000/year.

BENEFITS

AEI offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits that include but are not limited to:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Quarterly performance-based bonuses

401(k) program with Safe Harbor Match

Paid time off

Annual training/professional development

Licensing and professional membership fees

Health Savings Account (HSA), including company contribution

Life insurance

Competitive salary

AEI Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing a smoke-free work environment. AEI Corporation complies with Equal Pay Act transparency requirements.