Job Details

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Fire Protection Engineer builds on foundational experience to take independent ownership of portions of project design, documentation, and coordination. This role is trusted to perform engineering tasks with minimal supervision and supports project delivery from concept through construction. The Fire Protection Engineer serves as a technical contributor and emerging mentor, contributing to calculations, code research, QAQC, and coordination across disciplines. Individuals in this role are expected to deepen their technical knowledge, begin supporting client interaction, and develop the critical thinking skills.

We prefer that the candidate for this role work from one of our offices (Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, El Segundo, Los Angeles, Orange, Sacramento, San Diego, or San Francisco) in a hybrid capacity. However, for highly qualified candidates, a fully remote arrangement may be considered.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead design development and calculations for assigned fire protection systems across schematic, design development, and construction document phases.
• Independently perform fire protection design tasks - such as calculations, equipment sizing, and code compliance checks - with minimal input.
• Prepare technical documentation, including system descriptions and narratives as well as Division 21 specifications.
• Develop and review fire protection system layouts in Revit in coordination with architectural and structural backgrounds.
• Coordinate fire protection design with internal disciplines and external consultants to resolve design conflicts and progress design.
• Review and respond to fire protection RFIs and submittals with support from engineers
• Perform field verification for existing conditions, assist with punch walks, and participate in construction observation visits.
• Participate in early-phase design strategy discussions and support discipline leads with technical insight.
• Engage in internal QAQC processes and perform peer reviews of fire protection drawings and documentation for code compliance and drafting consistency.
• Begin mentoring fire protection designers in software use, modeling best practices, documentation standards, and calculation basics.
• Participate in internal and external project meetings.
• Track and manage hours on assigned work and assist in project planning discussions regarding scope and resource allocation.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, required.
• P.E. licensure required.
• 5+ years in the AEC Industry preferred.
• An understanding of the financial status of projects as they progress, development of cost budgets for projects, value of client relationships and be able to deliver projects with a focus on the quality is preferred.
• Written and verbal communication skills commensurate with the position required.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Revit experience required.
• Experience with computers, specifically for word processing, spreadsheet use/creation and email required.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and curious personalities required.
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in-person.
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.