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Fire Protection Engineer

$70k - $175k

Fire & Risk Alliance, LLC

Company Description

Fire & Risk Alliance (FRA) is a trusted global partner specializing in fire protection engineering, process safety, risk management, and emergency response. FRA was founded on principles of trust, excellence, quality, and loyalty to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions tailored to client needs. With experienced engineers and consultants from diverse backgrounds, FRA combines complementary strengths to address complex fire and risk challenges. Committed to exceptional service and building strong relationships, FRA works to improve safety across various industries.

Role Description

FRA is seeking to hire an entry to senior level Fire Protection Engineer. The primary responsibilities include developing technical reports for indoor and outdoor battery energy storage systems (hazard mitigation analyses, emergency response plans, risk analyses), designing fire protection systems (fire alarm and fire suppression) in AutoCAD, and supporting our data center team with design, submittal reviews, and site-walkdowns as needed. The role involves code analysis, report generation, and providing practical and code compliant resolutions to address the client's needs. The engineer will collaborate closely with a lead engineer for each project.

Location

This is an on-site role in Chicago, IL. This role requires travel to other office locations, conferences, and client sites for meetings and field work. Travel is subject to change based on future project needs.

Qualifications

  • E.I.T. or P.E. license preferred
  • Proficiency in using AutoCAD and other CAD software for fire protection system design
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field
  • Ability to collaborate with a diverse team and clients
  • Project management skills are a plus
  • Willingness and ability to travel for site surveys and walkdowns
  • Knowledge of Hydraulic software packages is a plus

Salary Range

$70,000 - $175,000 per year. Compensation based on level of experience, education and professional licensure.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Eligibility for ESOP and 401k
  • PTO and Sick Leave

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