Fire Protection Engineer; Structural - Entry Level
Listed on 2026-06-21
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer, Building Services Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Fire Protection Engineer (Structural) - Entry Level
Full-time
We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and quality-oriented Structural Fire Protection Engineer with zero to three years of experience to perform consulting services for internal and external clients.
You must have a background in Civil / Structural Engineering, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, have a desire to learn and grow with a multidiscipline engineering team, and be excited to join in the fun.
Desired Skills and Duties- Perform structural evaluation, design, and detailing on a variety of projects.
- Provide fire and life safety code consulting for relevant ICC (IBC, IFC, IMC) codes and NFPA standards.
- Assist in performing consulting services for internal clients, utilizing Fire Protection Engineering technical skills, including automatic suppression system design; fire detection, alarm and communication system design; code analysis; egress analysis; fire resistant construction analysis; smoke control analysis; as well as general fire protection and life safety concepts and research.
- Develop fire models, smoke control models/analysis, and pressurization models/analysis.
- Review and provide consulting for life safety, building, and fire code compliance.
- Perform structural fire calculations.
- Develop fire safety strategies for special hazards.
- Participate in internal team meetings and external client meetings.
- Collaborate with multiple teams across multiple offices in a multidiscipline environment.
- Perform research and documentation for internal and external distribution.
- Attend and participate in local and national trade organizations, such as SFPE and NFPA.
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering from an accredited college or university in Civil, Structural, Architectural and/or Fire Protection Engineering.
- EIT, NICET, and PE (preferred).
- Experience in the structural design of buildings or similar structures (preferred).
- Experience with computer software programs and analysis systems such as Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, ETABS, etc.
- Design experience with various materials – steel and concrete; masonry, wood and light gauge (preferred).
- Background working in Fire Protection (preferred).
- General building construction knowledge.
- Experience working with AutoCAD or Revit.
- Strong communication skills essential for a team-based and team-leading working environment.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills required for our fast-paced environment; must be highly motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges.
Expected Annual Salary of $70,000.00 - $80,000.00.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Job Location:
San Diego office.
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