Fire Protection Engineer – Building Systems

Established A&E Firm Seeks Fire Protection Engineer for Complex Building Projects

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Salary: $85,000 - $120,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are an established, nationally recognized architecture and engineering firm delivering complex, high-profile projects across healthcare, higher education, science & technology, life sciences, sports, and other institutional markets. Our multidisciplinary approach brings architects and engineers together under one roof, creating a highly collaborative environment where structural engineers have a meaningful role throughout the entire project lifecycle.

With a diverse portfolio of technically challenging building projects and a strong commitment to design quality, professional development, and collaboration, we offer experienced engineers the opportunity to take ownership of their work while helping develop the next generation of engineering talent.

Why join us?

• Hybrid schedule after initial training – 3 days in office / 2 days remote
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO packages
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Supplemental insurance options
• Work on sophisticated projects across healthcare, higher education, science & technology, life sciences, sports, and other institutional markets
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with direct exposure to architects, engineers, clients, and contractors
• Opportunity to lead projects and mentor junior engineers while remaining hands-on technically

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Fire Protection Engineer to join our Philadelphia team. This position is ideal for a licensed engineer with a strong background in building fire protection and life safety systems who wants to work on complex, multidisciplinary building projects.

The Fire Protection Engineer will provide design and technical leadership across fire suppression, fire alarm/detection, life safety, and building/fire code analysis. You will collaborate closely with architects and other engineering disciplines while interacting directly with clients, contractors, code officials, and authorities.

Responsibilities

Design and develop fire suppression/sprinkler and fire alarm systems for complex building projects
Prepare and review fire protection and life safety construction documents
Develop code studies and life safety plans
Perform building and fire code analysis using applicable IBC, IFC, NFPA 101, NFPA 13, NFPA 72, and related standards
Evaluate site water supplies and requirements for fire suppression systems
Assist project teams with egress, construction types, fire barriers, and other life safety considerations
Coordinate fire protection systems with architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical disciplines
Review sprinkler and fire alarm shop drawings
Work directly with AHJs and code officials to review and resolve fire protection and life safety issues
Participate in client and project stakeholder meetings
Assist with CFD fire modeling, egress modeling, and smoke control analysis as applicable
Provide technical guidance and support throughout design and construction
Perform site visits and support construction administration activities

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related engineering discipline
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Ideally 5+years of related fire protection engineering experience
Experience with the analysis and design of building fire protection and life safety systems
Strong knowledge of fire suppression/sprinkler systems
Experience with fire alarm and detection systems
Experience with life safety and building/fire code analysis
Working knowledge of IBC, IFC, NFPA 101, NFPA 13, NFPA 72, and related codes and standards
Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit
Ability to coordinate fire protection design with other architectural and engineering disciplines
Strong technical, analytical, communication, and project management skills

Candidates with a mechanical or plumbing engineering/design background may also be considered provided they have substantial hands-on fire protection experience, particularly with suppression/sprinkler systems, fire alarm/detection, and applicable building/fire codes.

Experience with CFD/fire modeling, FDS, PyroSim, Pathfinder, smoke control design, egress modeling, or structural fire analysis is a plus.

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