Fire Protection Engineer

A Fire Protection Engineer responsible for the design, analysis, and implementation of fire protection systems across industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities.

Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Fire Protection.
  • 5-10 years of experience in fire protection engineering design and consulting.
  • Proficiency in fire protection software such as Revit and fire modeling tools (e.g., FDS).
  • Strong knowledge of NFPA standards (e.g., NFPA 13, 72, 101).
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Design and specify fire protection systems including sprinklers, fire alarms, clean agent systems, and smoke control systems.
  • Perform hydraulic calculations and fire modeling to support system design.
  • Ensure compliance with NFPA, ICC, FM Global, and local building/fire codes.
  • Conduct fire hazard analyses and risk assessments.
  • Review architectural and engineering plans for fire protection adequacy.
  • Coordinate with clients, architects, and other engineering disciplines.
  • Support construction administration including submittal reviews, site inspections, and commissioning.
  • Prepare technical reports, design documentation, and code compliance narratives.
  • Participate in fire investigations and forensic engineering as needed.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to travel to project sites for inspections and meetings.
  • Comfortable working in industrial and commercial environments, including elevated platforms and confined spaces.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced setting.
Pay: $130K - $160K

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