Fire Protection and Safety Engineer

Founded in 1892, Osborn is a fully integrated multi-disciplined design firm that uses a specialized team approach to engineering projects. These teams are comprised of a staff of more than 225 professionals that provide designs for all phases of a wide range of projects. Osborn has specialists in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and life safety, technology engineering, lighting design, transportation, and commissioning.

As an employee-owned firm, each Osborn employee is committed to education and advancement - ensuring that each project is completed with a sense of pride. Osborn’s strength lies with its people.

Osborn Engineering is seeking a Fire Protection and Life Safety Engineer with 5+ years of experience who will report to the Manager of Fire Protection Engineering. The ideal candidate would have proficient knowledge of Revit and Fire Protection design in the Consulting Engineering environment, with a preferred background in Smoke Control Rational Analysis and modeling.

• Perform analysis, design and documentation of fire protection systems.
• Develop fire protection strategies, performance-based design approaches, and alternative solutions to provide solutions for clients.
• Conduct building and fire code studies and life safety evaluations independently or with little oversight or training.
• Coordinate with other A/E disciplines for all Fire Protection design elements, including but not limited to, architectural, MEP, civil, and structural.
• Prepare design deliverables for A/E SD, DD, CD level documents independently or with minimal oversight or training, including, but not limited to, written reports/narratives, drawings, and specifications.
• Meet with contractors during the bid phase to review the design details.
• Perform field verification of existing systems for renovation projects.
• Perform project construction administration including response to RFI’s and accurate review of submittals.
• Review designs prepared by others as part of Osborn’s QA/QC process.
• Attend meetings with clients, authorities having jurisdiction, and other professionals as projects require.
• Work planning and manage the design process to the available hours in the work plan.

• Minimum of 5 years of Fire Protection Design Experience in Consulting Engineering.
• Proficient knowledge of fire protection and life safety systems design and modeling software such as Revit. (Required)
• Proficient knowledge of fire protection and life safety systems design and modeling software such as Pyro Sim, CFAST, CONTAM, etc. (Preferred)
• Proficient knowledge of local and national building codes, life safety and fire code requirements including both ICC-based codes and NFPA codes and standards
• Working knowledge of industry standards and guidelines, including, but not limited to UFC and FM
• Proficient knowledge of standard construction practices and the ability to work with contractors to address construction issues.
• Experience in designing Healthcare, Sports, Commercial, Public Sector, Industrial, Education, and/or Institutional projects.
• Proficient knowledge of Smoke Control Rational Analysis and Design. (Preferred)
• Excellent Organizational and Communication skills.
• Ability to work on projects with a multi-disciplinary team with minimal oversight.
• Ability to work on and manage several tasks concurrently.
• Proactive and Collaborative team member.
• Bachelor’s degree in ABET-accredited engineering preferred or NICET level certification in fire suppression and/or fire alarm systems.
• FPE or PE License. (Preferred)

Osborn is looking for a candidate who has the following characteristics:

• Reliable
• Team Player
• Self - Starter
• Positive Attitude
• Strong Work Ethic
• Critical Thinker
• Detail Oriented
• Innovative
• Good Communicator

NOTE TO RECRUITERS:
Osborn Engineering does not currently accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or recruiters. If you wish to be considered in the future for our list of approved recruiters, please send an e-mail to  All resumes sent directly to management will not be considered.