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Fire Protection Engineer

NV5
NV5 Salary
Phoenixville, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/31/2026
NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives .

As a Fire Protection Engineering Consultant, you will be responsible for customer-facing project work. This key position works closely with AHJ’S and clients to ensure projects are compliant and being completed as expected. The right candidate for this position can meet the required deadlines and communicate effectively with customers and jurisdictional authorities. Must be organized, detail oriented, highly motivated and able to work independently and efficiently from home

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Responsible for collaborating with engineering and/or design on specific projects, delivering effective and cost-efficient alternatives and solutions for the
  • Develop and deliver reports to clients on recommended updates to ensure compliance and /or operational functionality of fire, suppression and/or life safety systems
  • Provide code and standard references, as well as document research, reports and interpretations for fire protection
  • Meet with jurisdiction authorities and clients as needed to resolve compliance questions
  • Continuously review, and maintain a working knowledge of, changing codes, standards, industry specifications and practices to ensure

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

  • Bachelor’s degree or a combination of equivalent experience and nationally recognized certification(s)
  • Have passed the EIT Examination, and able to sit for Professional Engineering examination within 4- years
  • Ability to travel 50-75% - Mainly US/Canada - Varies monthly - Travel typically M-F for week-long trips but average is 2-3 day trips to site locations.
  • Authorization to work in the United States

Due to project locations and travel requirements, candidates need to be within 1 hour of a major US airport.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

  • Working knowledge of Fire, Life Safety and Building Codes and NFPA Standards
  • Field engineering/consulting experience in fire protection
  • Experience with or knowledge of passive fire protection
  • Ability to manage time and meet deadlines and budgets
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Working competency with MS Office & MS Project software

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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