Fire Protection Engineer

Bowman has an opportunity for a Fire Protection Engineer to join our team in Atlanta GA, Brea CA, Phoenix AZ, San Diego CA, or Towson MD.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Perform all aspects of fire protection engineering, including system design, review, analysis, and implementation.

Leadership and Direction

• Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution.
• Receive direction as needed, especially complex assignments, modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
• Work is completed using advanced fire protection engineering techniques and principles and is reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound professional judgement. Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance

At the Operational and Company Level

• Interact and communicate with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others from project start to completion.
• Attend, participate and potentially lead project meetings.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, project manager, and external clients

Do the Work

• Design all aspects of fire protection systems, including conceptual studies, programming, and development of contract drawings and specifications.
• Perform fire hydrant flow testing.
• Perform fire protection design calculations including hydraulic analysis of fire water supply and demand.
• Analyze and interpret fire protection and life safety data to support successful solutions.
• Perform field surveys and document fire protection systems and building life safety features.
• Prepare life safety plans and code compliance narratives related to applicable local, state, and federal codes and standards.
• Prepare sprinkler and fire alarm plans and specifications
• Attend design review meetings and reply to design review comments applicable to fire protection scope
• Create reports such as basis of designs, written narratives, field observations, letters to AHJs, etc.
• Prepare and present technical reports and presentations.
• Support construction administration including field surveys, review of contractor submittals, review and resolution of change orders, and witnessing tests of fire protection systems.
• Perform commissioning of fire protection and life safety systems.
• Accurately produce the project construction documents to meet milestone schedules within a predetermined hourly budget.
• Apply broad knowledge of fire protection engineering principles and procedures.
• Troubleshoot problems in implementation as they arise, offer solutions based on knowledge of fire protection and safety systems.
• Provide expertise in formulating design solutions.
• Assist with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for projects, when necessary.
• May prepare scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• May manage small fire protection projects.
• Work within established project budgets
• Define and determine project specifications, performance criteria, and budget construction cost estimating.
• Address comments from clients, AHJ’s & other review authorities; adjust designs accordingly.
• Possess and continue to develop a working knowledge of codes applicable to the discipline.
• Attend coordination and design meetings, as needed.

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• High level of motivation and a problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related engineering discipline with fire protection engineering experience.
• Four to ten (4-10) years of experience in fire protection engineering.
• Professional Engineer license in Fire Protection Engineering required.
• Possess and continue to develop a working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit software.

• Partly indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic
• Mobility around an office environment
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
• Partly outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Travel, approximately 15% each month, to meet with various clients and visit project sites. International travel is optional.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 40 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

Salary and eligible variable compensation (if any) commensurate with experience. Range $100,000 - $130,000 per year and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here . If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here .

Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email View email address on careers.bowman.com .