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Fire Protection Engineering

Harley Ellis Devereaux

Fire Protection Engineer
The Fire Protection Engineer builds on foundational experience to take independent ownership of portions of project design, documentation, and coordination.
As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share.
This role is trusted to perform fire protection engineering tasks with minimal supervision and supports project delivery from concept through construction. The Fire Protection Engineer serves as a technical contributor and emerging mentor, contributing to calculations, code research, QAQC, and coordination across disciplines. Individuals in this role are expected to deepen their technical knowledge, begin supporting client interaction, and develop the critical thinking required for future engineering leadership roles.
Lead design development and calculations for fire protection systems across schematic, design development, and construction document phases.
Independently perform fire protection design tasks - such as calculations, equipment sizing, and code compliance checks - with minimal input.
Prepare technical documentation for fire protection systems, including system descriptions and narratives, Division 21 specifications, equipment schedules, and redline markups.
Develop and review fire protection system layouts in Revit in coordination with architectural and structural backgrounds.
Coordinate fire protection design with internal disciplines and external consultants to resolve design conflicts and progress design.
Review and respond to fire protection RFIs and submittals with support from lead engineers
Perform field verification for fire protection conditions, assist with punch walks, and participate in fire protection construction observation visits.
Engage in internal QAQC processes and perform peer reviews of fire protection drawings and documentation for code compliance and drafting consistency.
Begin mentoring designers and interns in software use, modeling best practices, documentation standards, and calculation basics.
Participate in internal and external project meetings, and support the preparation of agendas, meeting minutes, and follow-up documentation with a focus on fire protection scope.
Track and manage hours on assigned work and assist in project planning discussions regarding scope and resource allocation.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, required .

  • An understanding of the financial status of projects as they progress, development of cost budgets for projects, value of client relationships and be able to deliver projects with a focus on the quality is preferred .
  • Revit experience required .
  • Experience with computers, specifically for word processing, spreadsheet use/creation and email required .
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and curious personalities required .
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in-person.
Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.
We embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in-office days to connect with teammates and build culture.
The office is a professional, open-space environment for collaborative and independent work.

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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