Mission Critical Fire Protection Engineer

Job Description

Fire Protection Engineer | Mission-Critical & Data Center Design

About the Opportunity

Are you a Fire Protection Engineer looking to build your career while working on technically challenging projects that prioritize life safety, system reliability, and operational resilience?

We are seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join a growing multidisciplinary engineering team supporting mission-critical facilities and complex building environments. This role offers the opportunity to design and coordinate fire protection and fire alarm systems that help protect people, property, and critical infrastructure.

Working alongside experienced engineers and project teams, you'll contribute to detailed engineering design, construction documentation, code compliance, and project coordination. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer looking to strengthen their technical expertise, gain exposure to complex projects, and grow professionally.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop fire protection and fire alarm systems for mission-critical facilities, data centers, and other complex building environments.
• Prepare detailed construction drawings, technical documentation, and coordinated design deliverables using Autodesk Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Apply applicable fire protection codes, standards, and building regulations to support safe, compliant, and effective system designs.
• Assist with fire protection system layouts, equipment selection, system calculations, and technical design analysis as required.
• Coordinate fire protection and fire alarm designs with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and architectural disciplines.
• Review drawings and specifications to identify potential design conflicts, coordination issues, and constructability concerns.
• Assist with construction-phase activities, including submittal reviews, requests for information (RFIs), and technical documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes to help ensure accurate, complete, and code-compliant deliverables.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Communicate technical questions, design considerations, and project updates effectively with internal teams and external project partners.
• Continue developing technical knowledge through collaboration, mentorship, and ongoing professional development.
• Perform additional engineering duties as needed to support successful project delivery.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Approximately 1–3 years of fire protection design experience.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Understanding of fire protection and fire alarm system design principles and applicable codes and standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate engineering work.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward obtaining it.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or interest in pursuing professional licensure.
• Exposure to mission-critical facilities, data centers, healthcare, industrial facilities, laboratories, or other technically complex building environments.
• Familiarity with fire protection design standards and codes, including applicable NFPA standards, International Building Code (IBC), and International Fire Code (IFC).
• Experience with sprinkler system layouts, fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, or related life-safety design.
• Experience with construction documents, equipment submittals, RFIs, or construction administration.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Specialized engineering experience: Contribute to projects where fire protection, life safety, and system reliability are essential.
• Technical development: Build your expertise in fire protection and fire alarm design, engineering calculations, and code compliance.
• Collaborative environment: Work alongside experienced engineers and professionals across multiple disciplines.
• Career advancement: Develop your technical capabilities while working toward EIT certification, PE licensure, and increased project responsibility.
• Meaningful project work: Help deliver engineering solutions that protect people, property, and critical operations.

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based engineering and computer work.
• Occasional travel to and movement throughout construction sites may be required based on project needs.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.