What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Protection Engineer position at Insight Global?
Required Skills & Experience
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Fire Protection Engineering Technology, or a related field
OR
• Certification as a Fire Protection Engineer (FPE).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in fire protection engineering or a related role.
• Solid understanding of fire codes, NFPA standards, and fire safety regulations.
• Proficient in CAD software and fire modeling tools.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Fire Protection (preferred but not required).
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Fire Protection Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, analyzing, and implementing fire protection systems for a variety of building projects, ensuring compliance with all codes and regulations. The candidate should possess strong technical skills, a commitment to safety, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Responsibilities:
• Design, review, and oversee installation of fire protection systems (e.g., sprinklers, alarms, detection, suppression).
• Perform code analysis and ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal fire safety regulations.
• Prepare engineering drawings, specifications, and reports for fire protection projects.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and construction teams throughout project lifecycle.
• Conduct fire risk assessments and hazard analyses.
• Evaluate existing buildings for fire safety improvements and provide corrective recommendations.
• Participate in the inspection, testing, and commissioning of completed fire protection systems.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
Salary : $125,000 - $135,000