What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Protection Engineer position at TRS Staffing Solutions?
Title: Fire Protection Engineer
Location: Greer, SC
Industry: Industrial Construction
Status of Hire: direct placement; permanent
Pay: $140k – $170k
Benefits: Medical FSA-HAS, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Group Life/Voluntary Life, 401k with company match, accident, PTO and more!
Are you passionate about designing systems that protect lives and property? Join our team as a Fire Protection Engineer and help shape safe, innovative environments across industrial, commercial, and institutional projects.
Responsibilities:
- Design and specify fire protection systems: sprinklers, alarms, clean agents, smoke control.
- Perform hydraulic calculations and fire modeling to support design.
- Ensure compliance with NFPA, ICC, FM Global, and local codes.
- Conduct fire hazard analyses and risk assessments.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients to integrate fire safety into building plans.
- Support construction phases through site inspections, submittal reviews, and commissioning.
- Prepare technical reports and code compliance documentation.
- Participate in fire investigations and forensic engineering when needed.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- PE license in Fire Protection (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
- 5–10 years of experience in fire protection design and consulting.
- Proficiency in Revit and fire modeling tools (e.g., FDS).
- Strong knowledge of NFPA standards (NFPA 13, 72, 101).
- Excellent communication and project management skills.
Work Environment
- Travel to project sites for inspections and meetings.
- Comfortable working in industrial/commercial settings, including elevated platforms and confined spaces.
- Thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments.
Ready to make an impact in fire safety engineering?
Apply now or reach out to learn more!
**Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer, regardless of authorization or visa transfer
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law. All candidates must be able to pass pre-employment drug screens and background checks to be considered eligible for hire
Salary : $130,000 - $160,000