Sr. Fire Protection Engineer

Fire Protection And Life Safety Engineer

You'll play a vital role in shaping safer, smarter buildings that protect lives and property. In this hands-on engineering position, you'll design, consult, and lead projects that ensure compliance with building codes and life safety standards, making a lasting impact on the built environment.

You'll Want to Explore this Opportunity Because:

• You'll join a firm built on stability and integrity. My client has thrived for 50+ years, maintaining consistent work, even during major economic downturns.
• You'll enjoy meaningful variety every day. From hospitals and laboratories to stadiums and top-security projects, no two assignments are alike.
• You'll grow in a culture that values learning and collaboration. Work side-by-side with MEP experts, share lessons learned, and mentor emerging engineers in an environment that prizes knowledge over hierarchy.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and execute fire protection and life safety engineering projects for diverse clients and building types.
• Provide consulting on International Building Code (IBC) and Life Safety Code requirements.
• Manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules from concept through completion.
• Develop and review fire protection system designs, specifications, and drawings.
• Conduct building code and life safety evaluations for new and existing structures.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to professional development initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing teams for integrated design solutions.
• Prepare clear, technically sound reports and documentation.
• Support client presentations and represent the firm at project meetings.
• Participate in light travel for site visits and coordination.

What You'll Bring to the Job

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum of six years of experience in fire protection and life safety consulting.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required with NCEES eligibility for multi-state registration.
• Experience with project management and cost control in a consulting engineering environment.
• Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship now or in the future.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer with fantastic benefits as described below:

• 401(k): 50% match up to 4% plus annual profit sharing.
• Medical: 100% employer-paid medical coverage, including family plans, plus HSA contributions.
• Insurance: Company-provided long-term, short-term, and life insurance.
• Professional Growth: Paid memberships (ASME, NFPA), continuing education, and tuition reimbursement.
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $2,500 reimbursed, no repayment required unless leaving within two years.
• Paid Time Off: 15 days PTO from day one, with additional weeks at years 5 and 7.
• Job Security: No layoffs in over 15 years; stable backlog of 100+ active projects.

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