Fire Protection Engineer I

We are seeking a motivated Fire Protection Engineer I to join our growing team and contribute to the design and coordination of fire protection and life safety systems for a variety of project types. This role is ideal for an engineer looking to expand their technical expertise while working alongside experienced Fire Protection Engineers and multidisciplinary design teams in a collaborative environment.

The Fire Protection Engineer I will assist in developing fire sprinkler, fire alarm, underground piping, and life safety system designs while gaining hands‑on experience with code analysis, hydraulic calculations, construction documentation, and project coordination. Candidates should be detail‑oriented, eager to solve technical challenges, and proficient with industry‑standard software such as AutoCAD, REVIT, Hydra Cad, or AutoSPRINK. This position offers strong opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and advancement while working on impactful and technically engaging projects.

HFA is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior architecture firm who thrives in a people-first environment. Employee ownership isn't just a structure - it's a mindset that fuels everything we do. This mindset empowers us to think beyond our roles, pushing us to find innovative solutions that strengthen our client relationships and deepen our connections with our people internally.

We believe that our people are our greatest asset which aligns with our culture code:
We aspire to a people-first culture of empowerment where talent thrives.

The ownership mindset also means that every team member is personally invested in the success of our projects and clients. This approach ensures that every decision aligns with our purpose:
Leading our clients to fulfill their vision while building lasting partnerships.

With our focus on our people, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), and a flexible work schedule. We provide our team members with professional development opportunities and learning stipends to pursue professional growth, and we take any chance we can get to recognize and reward our people for their amazing work.

• competitive salaries
• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• flexible work schedule
• professional development opportunities
• learning stipends

• Engineer will work with Fire Protection Engineer and/or Fire Protection Design Lead to communicate with client, deliver completed construction documents, and assist in construction administration as required for most project types.
• Engineer has the ability to lead a small client/client team (1-2 staff), small projects, or portions of a large project utilizing their experience and education in Fire Protection and/or Fire alarm systems, controls, and knowledge of national standards
• Engineer should utilize education and experience to independently develop, implement, and draft construction documents for most project and/or project type (or at least major portions), as well as, solve medium to difficult design challenges that arise on a project or simple projects.
• Engineer should be able to apply their knowledge gained through experience and knowledge of recognized national standards to simple projects, with minimal oversight from a more Senior Engineer or Fire Protection Design Team Lead.
• Engineer should have a thorough knowledge of software assisting programs, such as Hydra Cad or AutoSPRINK and be able to apply throughout the design process. Engineer should have a basic understanding of NFPA codes and how it impacts design.
• Engineer should be able to design and draft fire sprinkler, fire alarm and fire protection underground supply piping systems, including riser diagrams, for small to medium projects.
• Engineer should have sufficient knowledge of life safety codes / standards and be able to apply towards the design of life safety documents.