Fire Protection Engineer

ENGINEERS | SURVEYORS | PLANNERS | SCIENTISTS

Morrison-Maierle is a 100% employee‑owned firm specializing in integrated consulting and design services in engineering, planning, surveying, and science. As a trusted partner to our clients, we deliver reliable, high-quality results, grounded in a deep understanding of local context and regional needs.

Position: Fire Protection Engineer
Job Status: Exempt‑salaried
Location: Bend, OR
(Relocation assistance provided)

We know work is just one part of life. That’s why we offer a total rewards package designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. As an employee‑owner, you’ll receive competitive pay, bonuses that recognize your contributions, and benefits that promote your health, growth, and well‑being.

• $75,000‑$115,000 base pay (DOE) with generous wage growth
• Annual bonuses because your contributions matter
• Ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 100% company‑paid ownership contributions
• 90% company‑paid shared health plan premiums
• Paid time off in year one for the things you love to do
• Paid parental leave and volunteer time off
• Six paid company holidays
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
• 401(k) matching program
• AD&D Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance paid by the company

Our longstanding and trusted engineering legacy has helped ensure safety, security, and growth for our employee‑owners. Our people‑first culture and collaborative team are what drive our success as a top 500 engineering firm and have earned us a spot on Zweig's list of Best Places to Work. Join our Buildings group as a Fire Protection Engineer and be part of a legacy that builds better futures.

In this role, you will thrive with the variety of fire protection engineering project opportunities. The Fire Protection Engineer will design fire protection systems across a variety of project work such as airports, educational institutions, municipal, healthcare, government, hospitality, and mining to name a few. These responsibilities include:

• Consults and collaborates with clients to grasp project vision.
• Interprets the architectural design plans and researches appropriate protection systems to fit the scope of the project.
• Utilizes engineering design software to build fire protection systems such as suppression, sprinkler, smoke detection and alarm.
• Performs hydraulic calculations, fire detection, fire pump, water storage tank design and code analysis.
• Conducts fire‑resistant construction analysis.
• Researches fire protection and life safety concepts and equipment to support project design.
• Partners with the Operations Manager to identify and pursue new business opportunities, driving revenue growth and expanding market presence.

“As employee‑owners, we don’t just work here, we grow here. Together, we take on challenging projects, support one another, and create opportunities to thrive. Our culture empowers every team member to find success—professionally and financially—while building something greater than themselves.” – Arian Bloomfield, President/CEO

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering program
• NICET Level III or IV certification required
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure preferred or ability to obtain after‑hire
• 2+ years’ of US‑based experience in fire protection system design
• Proficiency in using design software such as REVIT and AutoCAD
• Working knowledge of plumbing and fire protection codes
• Strong communication, both verbal and written
• Proven client growth mindset to pursue business opportunities and win new work
• A valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record is required for occasional travel

At Morrison‑Maierle, we’re more than engineers, surveyors, planners, and scientists—we’re community builders. Founded in 1945, we're a 100% employee‑owned, Engineering News‑Record Top 500 firm driven by a passion for innovative, sustainable solutions that improve lives across the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest regions. We are rooted in integrity, respect, excellence, and collaboration. Joining our team means becoming part of a purpose‑driven legacy committed to building a better future.

Morrison‑Maierle is committed to diversity and inclusion, supported by compliance as an EEOC employer that ensures equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of protected class status. Morrison‑Maierle complies with all US work eligibility requirements. At this time, the company is not able to provide any sponsorship for non‑US nationals.