Fire Alarm Systems Project Manager (Hybrid/Remote)

Society of Fire Protection Engineers; Southborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Discretionary quarterly bonuses

Generous paid time off

401 K employer contributions

Health and dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Vision, life and disability insurance

Job summary

Code Red is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to design fire alarm and life safety systems, conduct site surveys, and ensure compliance with applicable codes. The role blends office design work with field activities and interaction with AHJs and contractors.

The ideal candidate will have 3–8 years of experience, a degree in Fire Protection or related fields, and familiarity with AutoCAD or Revit. PE license preferred; NICET Fire Alarm certification considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 3–8 years of experience designing, testing, commissioning, inspecting, or programming fire alarm systems
• Strong working knowledge of fire and life safety codes
• Field experience interacting with contractors and AHJs
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit is a plus
• PE license, or path to PE licensure, preferred; NICET Fire Alarm Systems certification also considered
• Excellent organizational, time management and multi‑tasking skills
• Accountable, solution‑oriented with a strong work ethic
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Design fire alarm and emergency voice/alarm communication systems
• Prepare reports, specifications, and design drawings
• Conduct site surveys and inspections of existing systems
• Attend fire alarm testing and commissioning to evaluate compliance with design documents
• Review design and construction submittals for code compliance
• Support third‑party plan and system reviews for municipal clients
• Apply relevant fire and life safety codes and standards to real‑world conditions
• Support project planning, schedules, and budgets under the guidance of senior staff
• Coordinate with internal team members to complete technical deliverables
• Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and AHJs related to assigned projects
• Assist with proposal development, scope definition, and fee preparation
• Track project progress and communicate issues or risks proactively
• Perform bill review, & AR follow ups

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Code Red is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to design fire alarm and life safety systems, conduct site surveys, and ensure compliance with applicable codes. The role blends office design work with field activities and interaction with AHJs and contractors.

The ideal candidate will have 3–8 years of experience, a degree in Fire Protection or related fields, and familiarity with AutoCAD or Revit. PE license preferred; NICET Fire Alarm certification considered.