Fire Protection Design Engineer
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Key details
- Salary
- $90K–$115K/yr
- Location
- Seattle, WA, United States
- Work style
- Hybrid
- Level
- Entry level
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 1–4 yrs
- Function
- Hardware, mechanical & civil engineering
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 3w ago
Skills
autocadbuilding codesbusiness developmentfire protectionlife safety systemsnfparevitsystem design
About the role
Location: Seattle, WASchedule: Hybrid (3 days in-office / 2 remote)Employment Type: Full-TimeSalary Range: $90,000 - $115,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performance‑based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.
We are seeking a Fire Protection Design Engineer with 1-4 years of experience. This is a great opportunity to contribute to diverse, high-impact projects while continuing to grow your technical expertise in fire protection and life safety systems.
Position Responsibilities
Support fire and building code analysis
Support designing fire protection systems, including sprinklers, fire alarms, and specialized suppression systems
Support developing system layouts and construction documents
Supporting perform sprinkler hydraulic calculations and fire alarm calculations
Support in conducting site assessments and prepare technical reports
Supporting senior engineers and team with engineering analyses (e.g., smoke control, hazardous materials, energy storage systems, combustible dust)
Provide construction phase support, including:
Responding to RFIs
Reviewing submittals
Participating in punch walks
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection, or related field
1-4 years of experience in fire protection system design (sprinkler and/or fire alarm)
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
Experience with sprinkler calculation software (e.g., AutoSPRINK, HydraCALC)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with healthcare, education, and/or federal projects
Master’s degree in Fire Protection
Exposure to project management or business development
EIT or working towards EIT
NICET certification (Fire Sprinkler or Fire Alarm)
Strong knowledge of Building and Fire Codes and NFPA standards
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We are seeking a Fire Protection Design Engineer with 1-4 years of experience. This is a great opportunity to contribute to diverse, high-impact projects while continuing to grow your technical expertise in fire protection and life safety systems.
Position Responsibilities
Support fire and building code analysis
Support designing fire protection systems, including sprinklers, fire alarms, and specialized suppression systems
Support developing system layouts and construction documents
Supporting perform sprinkler hydraulic calculations and fire alarm calculations
Support in conducting site assessments and prepare technical reports
Supporting senior engineers and team with engineering analyses (e.g., smoke control, hazardous materials, energy storage systems, combustible dust)
Provide construction phase support, including:
Responding to RFIs
Reviewing submittals
Participating in punch walks
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection, or related field
1-4 years of experience in fire protection system design (sprinkler and/or fire alarm)
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
Experience with sprinkler calculation software (e.g., AutoSPRINK, HydraCALC)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with healthcare, education, and/or federal projects
Master’s degree in Fire Protection
Exposure to project management or business development
EIT or working towards EIT
NICET certification (Fire Sprinkler or Fire Alarm)
Strong knowledge of Building and Fire Codes and NFPA standards
#LI-CC1 #LI-Hybrid