Fire Protection Engineer

The Fire Protection Engineer is responsible for the design, analysis, and implementation of fire protection systems across industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities. This role ensures compliance with applicable codes and standards while providing technical expertise in fire suppression, detection, and life safety systems. The engineer collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions that enhance fire safety and risk mitigation.

Essential Duties & 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Fire Protection preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• 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.
• 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.