Fire Safety Engineer in Training - Early Career

Grow Your Fire Engineering Career at Holmes US! Are you a newer professional with some experience ready to make your mark in fire protection engineering? We're seeking passionate EIT Fire Protection Engineers, what we call Fire Safety Specialists, to join our innovative team and start an exciting journey in keeping communities safe and buildings smart! Who We Are: We're Holmes US - an international design firm where engineering meets innovation! With offices across the West Coast and roots in New Zealand, we're known for pushing boundaries and asking "why not?" when others say "impossible.". Your Journey as a Fire Safety Specialist: Perform preliminary design and complex analysis for Performance Based Fire Engineering Model fire and smoke behaviour using Fire Dynamics Simulator (NIST) and similar tools Model occupant evacuation using Pathfinder, Evacnet, and spreadsheet calculations Assess structural systems exposed to fire through computational methods Write independent engineering reports and develop creative engineered solutions Audit existing buildings for fire safety compliance Coordinate with clients, consultants, and enforcing agencies on fire safety aspects Contribute to marketing initiatives and fee proposals for complex projects Maybe even pick up some Māori words from our Kiwi colleagues! You'll Thrive Here If You Have: B.S. in Fire Protection Engineering or related discipline Minimum of 1 internship in a fire safety role, 1-2 years full-time experience preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong time management and problem-solving capabilities Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and fire modelling tools A collaborative, team-player mindset Why You'll Love It Here: Learning & Growth Personalized mentorship program Interactive technical training via Holmes University Access to specialized material committees Global knowledge sharing opportunities Clear career progression path Real World Impact Work on exciting, diverse projects across building types and scales Apply cutting-edge fire engineering to real communities Contribute to life safety and sustainable design Make a genuine difference - people's safety is your work The Good Stuff Flexible hybrid work environment Comprehensive benefits (including pet insurance!) Genuine work-life balance Collaborative, supportive culture Regular team events and activities Benefits Offered: Hybrid work model (in office Tues, Wed, Thurs) Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability and other voluntary plans Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare Health Savings Account Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Paid Time off - Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, Family Leave for new parents, and Community Service time Paid Holidays Pre-Tax Commuter Transit 401(k) retirement savings with Company contribution Company sponsored events Diversity / Inclusion programs and initiatives Compensation: Estimated at $87,000 - $97,500+ biannual profit share bonus potential. Salary will be commensurate with experience / skills and location. Our Commitment: At Holmes, we believe in building teams as diverse as the communities we serve. We provide equal support and opportunities for all our people to thrive, grow, and develop. Dream big - we'll help you get there! #J-18808-Ljbffr Holmes US