Fire Protection Engineer

Position Overview

As a Fire Protection Engineer at Jacobs, you will work with a robust staff of experienced and licensed engineers to design and deliver challenging building projects across various markets and regions.

The Engineer will direct the activities of design staff to produce drawings and calculations for fire sprinkler systems, special hazards suppression systems, fire pumps, fire alarm and mass notification systems, and building/life safety code analysis.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Safety Technology, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of related professional experience.
• Will not now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa.

• Familiarity with NFPA and ICC codes and standards.
• Willingness to travel to job sites worldwide (estimate around 10–15% travel).
• Experience with fire sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm system layout utilizing hydraulic calculation programs and knowledge of NFPA, International Building, and Fire Codes.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in any U.S. state, having passed the fire protection engineering examination.

The base salary range for this position is $95,200.00 to $. Factors such as location and level of experience will be considered.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, ability to purchase company stock at a discount, a deferred compensation plan, an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, caregiver leave, and potential merit increases, discretionary bonuses, and stock awards.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.