Fire Protection Engineer

Lead Fire Protection Engineer

Overview
We’re seeking a Lead Engineer to oversee the design, review, and delivery of fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects across Florida. You’ll guide a team of designers and technicians, serve as the technical authority on code compliance, and work directly with AHJs, contractors, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering of fire alarm and automatic sprinkler systems from concept through permit and closeout
• Review shop drawings, hydraulic calculations, and submittals for accuracy and code compliance
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 13, 13R, 14, 20, 24, 25, and 72, the Florida Fire Prevention Code, and the Florida Building Code
• Coordinate permitting and plan review with Florida AHJs and the State Fire Marshal’s office as needed
• Mentor and support designers, project managers, and field teams
• Resolve technical issues in the field and support inspections and acceptance testing
• Support bids, scope reviews, and value engineering

Requirements

• Active Florida P.E. license or NICET Level III or higher in Fire Alarm Systems and/or Water-Based Systems Layout
• 7+ years of experience in fire protection engineering or design
• Hands-on knowledge of both fire alarm and sprinkler systems
• Strong understanding of Florida fire and building codes
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit; hydraulic calculation software (HydraCALC, AutoSPRINK, or similar)
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Preferred

• Florida Contractor License (FPC) or Fire Alarm/Sprinkler certifications
• Experience with special hazards, high-rise, healthcare, or hurricane-resilient design
• Prior team lead or engineering management experience

Take the next step in your career and APPLY NOW. You can also reach me directly at 612-473-3065 or David.Gunderson@gogpac.com!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.