Graduate Fire Protection Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-03
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Engineering
Safety Engineer, Building Services Engineer, Civil Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Fire Protection Engineer
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That's why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.
Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.
We're looking for a Fire Protection Engineer to join our Fire and Life Safety team! As a new graduate, you will support a wide variety of projects involving code consulting, system design/evaluation, fire modeling, etc. for a diverse group of clientele throughout the East Region and across the U.S.
Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve n see how everyone gets behind you.
With commitment, there's no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programs to accelerate your growth.
Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.
Let's solve the big problems together.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Performing building/fire code consultation
- Developing contract documents for fire alarm, fire protection and fire suppression systems (including Special Suppression Systems)
- Designing and evaluating fire protection and life safety systems, including sprinkler, standpipe, fire pump, and special hazard systems.
- Coordinating with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction throughout project delivery.
- Conducting site investigations, construction phase services, commissioning, and acceptance testing of fire protection systems.
What you will bring to the team:
- Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field
- Engineering-in-Training (EIT) preferred
- 0-2 years of experience in the evaluation and/or design of Fire Protection Systems
- Familiarity with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards, including Life Safety Code Requirements for both new construction and modifications to existing buildings
- Exposure to the application of fire modeling (i.e. FDS, CONTAM, Pathfinder, CFAST, etc.)
- AutoCAD and/or REVIT design capability and experience is preferred
Benefits:
- 401K
- Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service - Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
- Holiday Pay
- Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee - Wellness Benefit
- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as:
Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices - Salary Range: $26.00 - $28.00 an hour based on experience and location.
As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
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