Fire Protection Engineer

Fire Protection Engineer

At Salas O'Brien we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That's why we're committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they'll receive great total rewards along the way.

Job Summary:

The Fire Protection Engineer will provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of fire protection systems. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on projects in a variety of market sectors including DOW, Federal and Private Space Industry projects. This position is offered in a hybrid work environment, with a combination of in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The study, evaluation, design, and construction administration services for fire protection systems on a variety of laboratory, federal government, private space industry, and specialized facility.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for sprinkler and standpipe systems and prepare construction documents (drawings, specifications, design narratives, supporting calculations) for fire protection systems.
• Review, analyze, and establish applicable NFPA codes, IBC/IFC requirements, UFC Criteria, and other fire protection/life safety code standards requirements for each specific project.
• Perform life safety/code compliance evaluations, including occupancy, egress, fire ratings, fire areas, and hazardous material considerations.
• Coordinate fire protection requirements with architectural, engineering, civil, and process/mission equipment disciplines.
• Conduct field investigations and existing system assessments to identify required modifications or upgrades.
• Performing QA/QC of fire suppression, fire alarm, and detection systems design work.
• Participating in project teams and serving as the primary fire protection engineering contact with clients, AHJ's, and project stakeholders.
• Resolving client concerns by determining the nature and extent of the issue and recommending remedial measures.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years' fire protection design experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• PE license is required.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA codes and other fire protection/life safety codes and standards.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and MS Office.
• Experience with CAD, Revit, Bluebeam Revu, or other Fire Protection system modeling/drafting software is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to successfully lead teams and manage projects.
• Excellent work ethic and attitude.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance, and prioritize work.

Location:

Merritt Island, FL - HYBRID

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Valid/Unrestricted FL driver license

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

• Must be a US Citizen for Security Clearance requirements.
• Active/Interim or ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance.

Travel: Up to 25%

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $90,000 - $125,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are…