Fire Protection Design Engineer

Fire Protection Design Engineer

P2S stands as a provider of professional engineering services to a broad range of markets, including higher education, healthcare, ports/harbors, industrial, entertainment, commercial, laboratories, municipal, and federal sectors. Our specialties include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology integration. Our offered services range from engineering and commissioning to construction management. With over 300 dedicated employees, P2S is an internationally recognized leader in many of the key markets we serve. We provide a blend of innovation and technical excellence in delivering green solutions that enhance and sustain the built, natural, and social environments. Currently, we have offices in Long Beach, Seattle, Irvine, San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Jose.

Location: Long Beach, CA or Seattle, WA Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in-office / 2 remote) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $115,000 - $150,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.

We are seeking a Fire Protection Design Engineer with 5–9 years of experience. This is a great opportunity to contribute to diverse, high-impact projects while continuing to grow your technical expertise in fire protection and life safety systems.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform fire and building code analysis
• Design fire protection systems, including sprinklers, fire alarms, and specialized suppression systems
• Develop system layouts and construction documents
• Perform sprinkler hydraulic calculations and fire alarm calculations
• Conduct site assessments and prepare technical reports
• Support senior engineers with engineering analyses (e.g., smoke control, hazardous materials, energy storage systems, combustible dust)
• Provide construction phase support, including:
• Responding to RFIs
• Reviewing submittals
• Participating in punch walks

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 5–9 years of experience in fire protection system design (sprinkler and/or fire alarm)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
• Experience with sprinkler calculation software (e.g., AutoSPRINK, HydraCALC)
• Strong knowledge of Building and Fire Codes and NFPA standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with healthcare, education, and/or federal projects
• Master's degree in Fire Protection
• Exposure to project management or business development
• EIT or PE license
• NICET certification (Fire Sprinkler or Fire Alarm)

P2S is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.