Fire Protection Engineering

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Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. Our employees collaborate on meaningful projects that enhance communities and make a lasting difference in the world. We deliver legendary service and smart solutions for environmental and infrastructure challenges, creating an unmatched experience for both our clients and our team.

As a global engineering and construction firm, we partner with clients worldwide to develop innovative solutions that address today’s needs and anticipate tomorrow’s demands. We’re currently seeking a talented Fire Protection Engineer. In this role, you’ll contribute to projects that protect lives and property while helping shape resilient and sustainable environments.

We offer a hybrid work environment that allows our employees to balance time in the office with remote work from home. Developing comprehensive fire protection engineering designs, including conceptual layouts, basis‑of‑design documentation, water supply and hydraulic analyses, and detailed plans for fire sprinkler and suppression systems, fire pumps, and fire alarm systems.

Acting as QFPE for work with federal projects, providing life safety, fire suppression and fire alarm analysis and design.

Reviewing draft designs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations and signing off on completed designs.

Performing other duties of basic to high complexity as necessary to meet client requirements such as creating fire protection and life safety engineering designs and evaluations: egress analysis, fire separation requirements, fire hazard analysis, water supply evaluations, insurance provider recommendations.

Evaluating systems utilizing HydraCAD, HydraCALC, or similar software as required.

Reviewing draft designs for compliance with NFPA, UFC, national, state, and local regulations as applicable to project work and signing off on completed designs. Ensuring that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.

Performing other duties of basic to high complexity as necessary to meet client requirements, such as creating fire protection and life safety engineering designs

Ensuring that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.

Reviewing draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local, and federal regulations, and best practices.

Performing site assessments and studies, as needed to ensure designs are aligned with industry standards and local requirements.

Providing technical guidance and training to more junior staff. May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.

#Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.

Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.).

Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Architectural or Chemical Engineering, or in Engineering Technology or related discipline.

Professional engineering (PE) license.

Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related discipline.

Professional engineering (PE) license in Fire Protection.

Experience with design of suppression system (wet‑pipe, dry‑pipe, preaction, deluge, foam, clean agent), fire alarm/mass notification system, smoke control system, fire pumps, water storage tanks.

Experience with life safety requirements, building code analysis, passive fire protection systems, performance‑based designs

Amount of Travel Required
We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information
In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

H-1B or TN Visas for this position