Fire Protection Engineer

Description

Design Safer Spaces. Build a Stronger Future.

GPI is seeking a talented and motivated Fire Protection Engineer to join our growing team in Scranton, Pennsylvania . This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who is passionate about life safety, code compliance, and innovative design solutions that protect people, property, and communities.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will work on a variety of commercial, institutional, industrial, transportation, and public-sector projects, providing fire protection engineering expertise from concept through construction. At GPI, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact while advancing your career with an employee-owned engineering firm known for excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.

What You'll Do

• Design fire protection and life safety systems for a diverse range of projects.
• Develop engineering calculations, specifications, reports, and construction documents.
• Perform fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and life safety system analyses and designs.
• Review projects for compliance with NFPA standards, International Building Code (IBC), International Fire Code (IFC), and applicable local regulations.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, and contractors throughout all phases of project development.
• Conduct site visits, field investigations, and system assessments.
• Assist with construction administration activities, including reviewing shop drawings, submittals, and responding to contractor questions.
• Support project management efforts, including scope development, scheduling, and client communication.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in fire protection engineering, life safety design, or a closely related field.
• Working knowledge of NFPA codes and standards.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience with hydraulic calculations and fire modeling software.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, or related design platforms.
• Consulting engineering experience.

Why GPI?

• Employee-owned company with a shared commitment to success
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to work on impactful transportation projects
• Strong emphasis on professional development and mentorship
• Recognized as one of ENR's Top 100 Engineering Firms
• Diverse project portfolio across transportation, infrastructure, and development markets

Requirements

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
• Able to stand for approximately 3 hours minimum a day up to 8 hours
• Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)
• Able to climb and leave a ladder to a platform varying from 6' to 20'
• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working