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Fire Protection Engineer - Federal

Job in Orlando, Orange County, Florida, 32885, USA
Listing for: Jacobs
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-16
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Safety Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Civil Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 149000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 149000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs is a leading design firm in the Government, Commercial, Healthcare, Data Center and University sectors. We provide award winning architectural and engineering services in all phases of building design and construction. Our collaborative approach allows us to successfully deliver fully integrated professional services for a broad range of clients and project types worldwide.

At Jacobs, we help prepare people for new opportunities and challenges. With positions at every level, openings in multiple disciplines, expertise in a range of markets and offices around the globe, we create an environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive. From our competitive benefits program to our Health and Safety initiative of Beyond Zero workplace injuries, we believe that you'll find a flourishing career here at Jacobs

Position Summary

As a Fire Protection Engineer you will work alongside a robust staff of experienced and licensed Fire Protection Engineers to develop and use your skills and experience to deliver and complete challenging and engaging buildings projects across many different markets with our Cities & Places business, in many different regions locally, nationally, and around the world.

The Engineer will be directing 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, and building/life safety codes analysis. Previous design experience is a plus but please do not self-select yourself out of a position and all that are interested in a career in fire protection engineering are encouraged to apply.

Previous work experiance with a fire sprinkler or fire alarm contractor is a plus.

You’ll be a part of diverse teams allowing you to both share what you know and learn so you can grow. Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit, extreme attention to detail, and a willing-to-learn attitude, and we’ll help you pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow.

Here’s what you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Safety Technology or other related discipline
  • At least 5 years of related professional experience.
  • PE in any U.S. State, having passed the fire protection engineering examination or ability to obtain a license within 12 months.
  • Will not now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa (examples H-1B, L-1B, or other temporary visa status like OPT or F-1) to work for Jacobs in the U.S.
Ideally, you’ll also have
  • Familiarity with NFPA and ICC codes and standards
  • Willingness to travel to jobs sites around the world (estimate around 10-15% travel)
  • Experience in fire sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm system layout utilizing hydraulic calculation programs, and knowledge of NFPA Codes, and International Building and Fire Codes.
  • Revit and AutoCAD experience

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.

Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for…

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