Fire Protection Engineer

Mid • On-site

75,000 - 120,000 USD/yr

Boise, ID

Position: Fire Protection Engineer
Job Status: Exempt-salaried
Location: Boise, ID (Relocation assistance provided)

Total Rewards

$75,000-$120,000 base pay (based on experience, qualifications, and geographic location)
Annual bonuses
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with 100% company-paid ownership contributions
90% company-paid shared health plan premiums
Paid time off in year one
Paid parental leave and volunteer time off
Six paid company holidays
Two floating personal holidays
401(k) matching program
AD&D Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance paid by the company
Flexible work-life arrangements

The Role

The Fire Protection Engineer designs fire protection systems for a variety of projects including airports, educational institutions, municipal, healthcare, government, hospitality, and mining facilities.

Responsibilities

Consult and collaborate with clients to understand project vision
Interpret architectural design plans and research appropriate protection systems
Utilize engineering design software to develop suppression, sprinkler, smoke detection, and alarm systems
Perform hydraulic calculations, fire detection design, fire pump and water storage tank design, and code analysis
Conduct fire-resistant construction analysis
Perform existing sprinkler system inspections
Research fire protection and life safety concepts and equipment to support design
Partner with Operations Manager to identify and pursue new business opportunities

Your Strengths

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program
NICET Level III or IV certification required
Professional Engineering (PE) licensure preferred or ability to obtain after hire
2+ years of US-based experience in fire protection system design
Proficiency in REVIT and AutoCAD
Working knowledge of plumbing and fire protection codes
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Valid driver's license and insurable driving record required for occasional travel

Morrison-Maierle

Morrison-Maierle is a 100% employee-owned engineering consulting firm founded in 1945. Operating as an Engineering News-Record Top 500 company, it provides integrated consulting and design services across engineering, planning, surveying, and scientific disciplines. The firm serves clients throughout the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest regions, delivering high-quality, locally informed solutions that support safety, infrastructure, and community growth. Rooted in values of integrity, respect, excellence, and commitment, Morrison-Maierle fosters a people-first, collaborative culture and is recognized as a top workplace, including being named to Zweig’s Best Places to Work list.

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