Entry Level Fire Protection Engineer - Summer 2027

Jacobs; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs in Dallas, TX is searching for an Entry Level Fire Protection Engineer to join our Federal team and work with licensed engineers on challenging projects spanning Commercial, Federal, Mission Critical, and Advanced Facilities. You will design and produce fire protection systems while learning from experienced professionals.

You will gain hands-on experience in fire sprinkler design, life-safety analyses, and building codes, with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, in a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Safety Technology, or related field.
• Previous internship related to Fire Protection, Building Design or Life Saving Systems.
• Experience with Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• U.S. Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Design and production of fire sprinkler systems, special hazards suppression systems, fire pumps, fire alarm and mass notification, and building/life safety codes analysis.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across geographies to deliver high-quality work at a fast pace.
• Learn and develop fire protection engineering skills on the job under the guidance of senior engineers.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Safety Technology

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We are searching for an Entry Level Fire Protection Engineer to join our Federal team in Dallas, TX.

In this position you will work alongside a robust staff of experienced and licensed Fire Protection Engineers to develop and use your skills and experience to deliver and complete challenging and engaging buildings projects across many different markets such as Commercial, Federal, Mission Critical, and Advanced Facilities projects in many different regions including but not limited to the United States, Asia, and the Middle East.

The Fire Protection Intern will be working on the design and production of fire sprinkler systems, special hazards suppression systems, fire pumps, fire alarm and mass notification, and building/life safety codes analysis under the guidance of a knowledgeable team of experienced Fire Protection Engineers. Previous design experience is a plus, but we do train employees on the job to learn and develop these skills so please do not self-select yourself out of a position and all that are interested in a career in fire protection engineering are encouraged to apply.

To be successful in this position you must have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and exceptional interpersonal skills as you will work within a multidisciplinary team across geographies who are used to working at a fast pace while delivering high quality work product.

You'll be a part of diverse teams allowing you to both share what you know and learn so you can grow. Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit, extreme attention to detail, and a willing-to-learn attitude, and we'll help you pursue and fulfill what drives you - so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow.

Our employees are offered the benefit of flexible schedules with our hybrid work environment allowing work from home opportunities on a consistent basis with in-person collaboration options still available at our Dallas office.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Safety Technology or other closely related degree
• Previous internship related to Fire Protection, Building Design or Life Saving Systems
• Experience with Revit and/or AutoCAD
• United States Citizenship

Ideally, you'll also have

• 3.0 GPA
• Working knowledge of Revit and/or Autocad

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $75,000.00 to $95,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

At Jacobs, we're partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you'll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split the work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.