Fire Protection Design Engineer

5000 E Spring St 8th floor, Long Beach, CA 90815, USA

Posted Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM

P2S stands as a provider of professional engineering services to a broad range of markets, including higher education, healthcare, ports/harbors, industrial, entertainment, commercial, laboratories, municipal, and federal sectors. Our specialties include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology integration. Our offered services range from engineering and commissioning to construction management. With over 300 dedicated employees, P2S is an internationally recognized leader in many of the key markets we serve.

We provide a blend of innovation and technical excellence in delivering green solutions that enhance and sustain the built, natural, and social environments. Currently, we have offices in Long Beach, Seattle, Irvine, San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Jose.

Are you a Fire Protection Design Engineer with 3-6 years of experience looking to grow your career? P2S is an award‑winning engineering firm that has been named "Best Place to Work" for the past 15 years.

Employment Type: Full‑time

Schedule: 3 days In‑office / 2 Remote

Salary: $97,700 - $130,000k (dependent on experience)

Level: Mid‑Level

P2S has an exciting opportunity for a Fire Protection Design Engineer with a minimum of 3 years of experience in fire protection and life safety consulting. This position will be based in our Long Beach, CA office, and a hybrid work schedule is available.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform basic Fire and Building Code analysis.
• Support the design of fire sprinklers, fire alarms, and special suppression systems for diverse projects.
• Fire protection system layout and development of construction documents.
• Perform sprinkler hydraulic calculations.
• Perform fire alarm calculations.
• Perform site assessments and reports.
• Support the lead fire protection engineer in developing engineering analyses, including smoke control, combustible dust, energy storage systems, hazardous materials, etc.
• Construction support activities include responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and performing punch walks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-6 years of experience in fire suppression/fire alarm design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Proficient in AutoSPRINK or Hydra
  
  CALC sprinkler calculation software.
• Proficient in applying the California Building and Fire Codes, with experience implementing NFPA design standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in health care and/or federal jobs.
• Project management and business development experience is a plus.
• EIT certification preferred.
• NICET Fire Sprinkler or Fire Alarm certified.

What sets P2S apart?

For 15 years in a row, P2S has been regarded as a "Best Place to Work" by our employees. Why? Because we value satisfied employees just as much as satisfied clients. With competitive benefits, flexible work schedules, paid training/professional memberships, and more.

- we aim to attract the best talent and keep them here.

Learn more about what it means to work at P2S:

P2S is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.