Mechanical Engineer - Fire Protection

Mechanical Engineer - Fire Protection

Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Bonus + Employee Ownership Program

Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid (Multiple office locations)

An industry-leading employee-owned engineering and construction organization is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Fire Protection to join its growing engineering practice. This position offers the opportunity to work on large-scale and technically complex projects across mission-critical, power generation, energy, industrial, water/wastewater, and advanced infrastructure markets.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate facilities and equipment to determine fire protection requirements.
• Develop fire protection system designs, specifications, and engineering calculations.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and support fire suppression system design.
• Review sprinkler and fire alarm system drawings for code compliance and technical accuracy.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project execution.
• Interface with clients, contractors, authorities having jurisdiction, and project stakeholders.
• Support projects from concept through construction and commissioning.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Participate in quality reviews, project planning, and business development activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Active PE license preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in fire protection, mechanical engineering, or related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA, IBC, IFC, and applicable fire protection codes and standards.
• Experience with sprinkler systems, fire suppression systems, hydraulic calculations, and code compliance reviews.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team-oriented environments.

Preferred Experience

• Data Centers
• Mission-Critical Facilities
• Power Generation
• Water/Wastewater Treatment
• Industrial Processing Facilities
• Oil & Gas Facilities
• Large Commercial Infrastructure Projects

Why Join?

• Employee-owned organization with long-term growth opportunities.
• Exposure to some of the most complex infrastructure projects in the country.
• Competitive compensation and annual bonus program.
• Strong retirement and benefits package.
• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• Clear path toward technical leadership and subject matter expertise.

If you're a Fire Protection Engineer looking to work on high-impact projects while advancing your technical career within a respected engineering organization, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.