Associate Fire Protection Engineer — Life Safety & Codes

SOCOTEC US; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC US is seeking curious, dependable learners to join the SLS division. You will work with Senior Fire Protection Engineers to develop Life Safety and Fire Protection systems, while exploring building systems, code research, and design components for safe, code-compliant buildings.

Associates should be prepared to grow in areas such as egress design, smoke control, and hazardous materials analysis, with strong communication and detail-oriented problem solving driving the work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the engineering or architecture disciplines required.
• 0 to 3 years of relevant experience in Fire Protection and Life Safety.
• Engineering in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
• Experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, REVIT, Microsoft Suite encouraged.
• Experience with CONTAM, Pyrosim, FDS, and PathFinder desirable.
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Fire Protection Engineers to design Life Safety and Fire Protection systems.
• Develop knowledge in egress design, code research, and smoke control systems.
• Contribute to fire-resistant construction analysis and performance-based design.
• Support project documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Written communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

REVIT

Microsoft Office

CONTAM

Pyrosim

FDS

PathFinder

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture

EIT Certification

Job description

SOCOTEC US is seeking curious, dependable learners to join the SLS division. You will work with Senior Fire Protection Engineers to develop Life Safety and Fire Protection systems, while exploring building systems, code research, and design components for safe, code-compliant buildings.

Associates should be prepared to grow in areas such as egress design, smoke control, and hazardous materials analysis, with strong communication and detail-oriented problem solving driving the work.