Fire Protection Engineer
Fire Protection Engineer (3-5 Years Experience)
Location: Orlando, FL (Hybrid Flexibility)
Industry: Multidisciplinary Consulting Engineering
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
A well-established, nationally recognized multidisciplinary engineering firm is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join its growing team. Known for delivering high-quality work across commercial, institutional, industrial, and government sectors, this firm offers a collaborative environment that supports continuous learning and professional growth.
This opportunity is ideal for an engineer who is passionate about fire protection design, enjoys working in a team setting, and is eager to grow within a dynamic, multidiscipline organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Design fire protection systems including automatic suppression, fire detection, alarm, and mass notification systems
- Perform life safety code analysis, egress studies, and fire-resistant construction evaluations
- Conduct smoke control and fire protection system analyses
- Evaluate existing systems and provide recommendations for improvement
- Perform peer reviews and collaborate with internal engineering teams
- Support consulting services using fire protection engineering principles
- Participate in special inspections and research related to fire protection and life safety
- Engage with clients and internal stakeholders to support project delivery
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
- 3-5 years of experience in AEC consulting or fire protection engineering
- EIT required, with the ability to obtain PE; PE or PE-track candidates preferred
- Fire Protection Engineering degree is a plus
- Experience with AutoCAD and Revit preferred
- Strong working knowledge of fire and building codes and standards
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team
Additional Skills & Attributes
- Active or aspiring involvement in professional organizations such as NFPA and SFPE
- Ability to perform code interpretations and technical analysis
- Interest in developing a specialized area of expertise within fire protection
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with standard office software (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Motivation to grow into a Senior Engineer or Project Manager role
What's Offered
- Competitive compensation package
- Discretionary bonus potential
- Hybrid work schedule
- Comprehensive benefits including flexible PTO
- Strong focus on career development and advancement
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture
Why Join
This firm offers the best of both worlds-a close-knit, supportive team environment paired with the stability and resources of a larger organization. Employees are encouraged to develop their careers, contribute meaningfully to projects, and grow within a culture that values innovation and teamwork.
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