Fire Protection Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Fire Protection Engineer responsible for developing comprehensive fire protection engineering designs, including conceptual layouts, basis-of-design documentation, water supply and hydraulic analyses, and detailed plans for fire sprinkler and suppression systems, fire pumps, and fire alarm systems.

This position can be based out of any U.S. based office and offers a hybrid work environment that allows employees to balance office time with remote work from home.

• Act as the Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE) for federal projects, providing life safety, fire suppression, and fire alarm analysis and design.
• Review draft designs to ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations and sign off on completed designs.
• Perform additional duties of basic to high complexity as needed, including egress analysis, fire separation requirements, fire hazard analysis, water supply evaluations, and insurance provider recommendations.
• Evaluate systems utilizing HydraCAD, HydraCALC, or similar software.
• Collaborate with sales staff to create proposals for RFPs and review proposed documents for adherence to firm, industry, state, local, and federal regulations.
• Meet with current and potential clients to review their design needs.
• Conduct site assessments and studies to ensure designs align with industry standards and local requirements.
• Attend conferences, symposia, and similar events to enhance the visibility of the firm’s products and services in collaboration with sales staff.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior staff, mentor them for growth, and may supervise the work of junior engineers.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Architectural, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience or equivalent directly related experience considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in Fire Protection.
• Experience with UFC criteria for federal work.
• Experience with FM Global datasheet requirements and other insurance provider requirements.
• Experience designing suppression systems (wet‑pipe, dry‑pipe, preaction, deluge, foam, clean agent), fire alarm/mass notification systems, smoke control systems, fire pumps, and water storage tanks.
• Experience with life safety requirements, building code analysis, passive fire protection systems, and performance‑based designs.

• Advanced knowledge of computer‑assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
• Expert knowledge of engineering principles of design.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office business software (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries reserve the right to require background checks, including criminal, employment, education, licensure, and other checks as applicable, as well as credit and motor vehicle checks. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of background checks for candidates outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but will not precede an interview.

CDM Smith will only request a criminal background check after an interview and successful completion of this investigation is required for employment. Individuals may also be required to complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record checks and drug testing, during employment.

USD $91,478.00

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We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN visas for this position.