Fire Protection Engineer

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

This position provides services such as life safety code consulting, sprinkler/suppression system design, fire alarm system design, and performance‑based fire engineering both locally and nationally. The role involves effective communication with team members and across multiple business functional areas, maintaining technical excellence, and managing multiple client opportunities and proposal delivery simultaneously.

Engineering Functions:

• Design and evaluation of fire suppression, fire alarm and smoke control systems, analysis of fire‑rated separations, means of egress, and other fire life safety features in buildings.
• Building code consulting and fire code consulting for the construction industry.
• Fire and egress modeling and performance‑based fire protection solutions for clients.
• Classification and evaluation of hazardous locations and materials.
• Report writing and documentation.
• On‑site inspections and observations.

Project and Growth Functions:

• Complete project tasks and assignments from project managers.
• Collaborate with Summit Fire National Consulting team on larger projects and national accounts.
• Meet with new and existing customers as part of project performance.
• Assist Summit fire protection contracting business by performing analyses, calculations, code and standard reviews and other functions in support of design/build opportunities.
• Participate in industry and professional organizations to develop technical knowledge.

Education, Training,

Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, preferably Fire Protection Engineering or Fire Protection Engineering Technology.
• Professional Engineering License or EIT with plans to obtain PE.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

• 2+ years’ experience in code consulting, design of systems, and fire protection engineering, strongly preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of NFPA codes, standards, and international building and fire codes.
• Experience with hydraulic calculation, fire and smoke simulation, egress and pedestrian movement models or suppression system design programs is a plus.

Systems and Software

Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Bluebeam, AutoCAD or REVIT experience is desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Other

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFNC’s Drug and Alcohol Policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer‑specific requirements based on contractual agreement.

Personal and

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to drive, bend, kneel, balance, lift 20 lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, reach above and below shoulders, stoop, and twist. Up to 25% travel may be required.

Work Environment:
Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office or remote setting, work alone and with others. Employees will occasionally be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies.

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long‑Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Short‑Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affiantive Action employer.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.