Sr Fire Protection Engineer
Job TypeDirect Hire
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Role: Senior Fire Protection Engineer ๐ฅ
Play a vital role in shaping safer, smarter buildings that protect lives and property with a firm built on 50+ years of stability and integrity. In this hands-on engineering position, you'll design, consult, and lead projects that ensure compliance with building codes and life safety standards, making a lasting impact on the built environment. Enjoy meaningful variety every dayโfrom hospitals and laboratories to stadiums and top-security projects, no two assignments are alike. Work side-by-side with MEP experts in a culture that values learning and collaboration, where you'll share lessons learned and mentor emerging engineers in an environment that prizes knowledge over hierarchy. Lead and execute fire protection and life safety engineering projects while managing project scopes, budgets, and schedules from concept through completion with NO LAYOFFS in over 15 years and a strong, consistent project backlog.
Requirements: ๐
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Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a related field
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Minimum 5-8+ years of experience in fire protection and life safety consulting
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Professional Engineer (PE) license REQUIRED (Maryland or eligible via reciprocity)
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NCEES eligibility for multi-state registration
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Experience with project management and cost control in a consulting engineering environment
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Expertise in International Building Code (IBC) and Life Safety Codeยฎ requirements
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Ability to develop and review fire protection system designs, specifications, and drawings
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Experience conducting building code and life safety evaluations for new and existing structures
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Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to professional development
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Strong technical writing skills for reports and documentation
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Experience with AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit preferred
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Willingness to participate in light travel for site visits and coordination
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Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship now or in the future
What's in it for you? ๐ผ
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Competitive annual salary of $75,000 to $90,000
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Relocation assistance up to $2,500 with receipts
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NO LAYOFFS in over 15 years - exceptional job security with strong, consistent project backlog
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Work with a firm built on 50+ years of stability and integrity
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401(k) with 50% company match up to 4%
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Annual discretionary profit sharing contribution
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100% employer-paid medical coverage including family plans
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Company-funded HSA contribution
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Long-term and short-term disability insurance provided
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Life insurance provided
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Professional development: memberships, conferences, continuing education, and tuition reimbursement
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15 days PTO annually, with additional weeks added at 5 and 7 years
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Lead diverse projects: hospitals, laboratories, stadiums, top-security facilities
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Collaborate with MEP experts in learning-focused, collaborative culture
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Mentor emerging engineers and contribute to professional development initiatives
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Manage projects from concept through completion with full ownership
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Consistent work maintained even during major economic downturns
Confidential Placement ๐
This role is a confidential placement for a leading consulting engineering firm. We will manage your application with the highest level of privacy and professionalism.
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