Entry to Senior level Fire Protection Engineer

Fire & Risk Alliance, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fire & Risk Alliance, LLC is seeking an entry to senior level Fire Protection Engineer to develop reports for indoor and outdoor battery energy storage systems, analyze hazards, and prepare emergency plans.

You will design fire protection systems in AutoCAD, review submittals, and conduct site walkdowns, collaborating with a lead engineer to deliver code-compliant solutions. This on-site role in San Diego requires travel to other offices and client sites.

Qualifications

• E.I.T. or P.E. licensure preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and CAD software for fire protection design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse team and clients.
• Willingness to travel for site surveys and walkdowns.
• Knowledge of battery energy storage systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical reports for battery energy storage systems (hazard analyses, emergency plans, risk analyses).
• Design fire protection systems (fire alarm and fire suppression) in AutoCAD.
• Support hospitality team with design, submittals, and site walkdowns as needed.
• Code analysis, report generation, and providing practical, code-compliant resolutions.
• Collaborate with a lead engineer on each project.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Travel willingness

Team collaboration

Education

E.I.T./P.E. licensure

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD software

Job description

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Role Description

FRA is seeking to hire an entry to senior level Fire Protection Engineer. The primary responsibilities include developing technical reports for indoor and outdoor battery energy storage systems (hazard mitigation analyses, emergency response plans, risk analyses), designing fire protection systems (fire alarm and fire suppression) in AutoCAD, and supporting our hospitality team with design, submittal reviews, and site-walkdowns as needed. The role involves code analysis, report generation, and providing practical and code compliant resolutions to address the client's needs. The engineer will collaborate closely with a lead engineer for each project.

Qualifications

• E.I.T. or P.E. license preferred
• Proficiency in using AutoCAD and other CAD software for fire protection system design
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse team and clients
• Project management skills are a plus
• Willingness and ability to travel for site surveys and walkdowns
• Knowledge of battery energy storage systems is a plus

Salary Range

$80,000 - $130,000 per year. Compensation based on level of experience, education and professional licensure.

Location

This is an on-site role in San Diego, CA. This role requires travel to other office locations, conferences, and client sites for meetings and field work. Travel is subject to change based on future project needs.