Fire Protection Engineer

Overview

Lead the design and safety of critical fire protection systems that protect people, property, and mission success.

The Fire Protection Engineer serves as a subject matter expert in fire and life safety systems, providing technical leadership in design, inspection, testing, and compliance. This role ensures adherence to codes and standards while supporting facility and project teams.

• Design and evaluate fire protection systems (alarm, detection, sprinkler, suppression, fire pumps)
• Perform hydraulic calculations, system layouts, and equipment selection
• Review A/E and contractor drawings for compliance with codes and NFPA standards
• Conduct inspections, testing, fire hazard analyses, and field surveys
• Develop life safety plans and fire safety programs
• Prepare technical reports and recommend corrective actions
• Provide guidance to project teams, contractors, and regulatory authorities
• Support performance-based design using fire modeling and egress analysis
• Deliver training and support system installation, maintenance, and upgrades

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Fire Protection or related field)
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 5+ years of engineering experience
• 3+ years of fire alarm and suppression system experience
• U.S. Citizenship required

• Healthcare or life safety code experience
• AutoCAD experience

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Employee wellness and assistance programs
• Financial counseling resources
• Commuter benefits
• 401(k) with immediate employer matching
• A culture built on integrity, accountability, and excellence

MIRACORP is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace for all qualified applicants.