Fire Protection Engineer

Position: Fire Protection Engineer
Job Status: Exempt-salaried
Location: Any of 12 office locations across the Pacific Northwest (Relocation assistance provided)

Total Rewards

• $85,000-$120,000 base pay (based on experience, qualifications, and geographic location)
• Annual bonuses
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 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

Work on a variety of fire protection engineering projects across sectors including airports, educational institutions, municipal, healthcare, government, hospitality, and mining.

• Consult and collaborate with clients to understand project vision
• Interpret architectural design plans and research appropriate protection systems
• Utilize engineering design software to develop fire protection systems including suppression, sprinkler, smoke detection, and alarm systems
• Perform hydraulic calculations, fire detection system 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 project design
• Partner with the Operations Manager to identify and pursue new business opportunities

Your Strengths

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering 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
• Proven client growth mindset to pursue business opportunities and win new work
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record required for occasional travel