Fire Protection Design Engineer/Specialist

W3Global; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a Fire Protection & Fire Alarm Design Engineer to support design, coordination, and delivery of fire protection and fire alarm systems for diverse projects. The role blends engineering design, project coordination, construction administration, and client communication.

The ideal candidate will design sprinkler and alarm systems, interpret codes, and use Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam. Construction administration experience and a passion for design transitions are welcome.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience with degree; or 5+ years with a high school diploma.
• Experience with fire alarm and fire sprinkler system design from schematic design through construction documentation or construction administration with interest in design transition.
• Working knowledge of building codes, NFPA standards, and industry guidelines.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Design fire protection and fire alarm systems, including layouts, calculations, drawings, and documentation.
• Coordinate project scope, schedules, communications, and deliverables with internal teams, clients, and project leaders.
• Participate in client meetings, coordination meetings, and project planning discussions.
• Review designs for accuracy, code compliance, and NFPA standards.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate existing building conditions.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Review contractor submittals, perform site observations, and prepare technical reports.
• Assist with commissioning activities and resolve issues with owners, architects, and contractors.
• Coordinate with AHJs and municipal officials and other team members.
• Research and recommend appropriate fire protection systems and designs.
• Provide technical guidance to clients and project stakeholders.
• Support project scheduling, quality control, and timely delivery.
• Assist with business development and client relationships.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities with the engineering team.

Skills

Client communication

Project coordination

Construction administration

Reading construction drawings

Problem solving

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Fire Protection Engineering

High school diploma with 5+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Our client is seeking a Fire Protection & Fire Alarm Design Engineer to support the design, coordination, and delivery of fire protection and fire alarm systems for various projects. This role combines engineering design, project coordination, construction administration, and client communication.

The ideal candidate will have experience designing fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems, interpreting building codes and construction documents, and using tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam. Candidates with construction administration experience who are interested in transitioning into design are also encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Design fire protection and fire alarm systems, including system layouts, calculations, technical drawings, and design documentation.
• Coordinate project scope, schedules, communications, and deliverables with internal teams, clients, and project leaders.
• Participate in client meetings, design coordination meetings, and project planning discussions.
• Review designs for accuracy, quality, and compliance with applicable building codes, NFPA standards, and industry requirements.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate and document existing building conditions.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and other project documents.
• Review contractor shop drawings and submittals, conduct construction site observations, and prepare technical reports.
• Assist with commissioning activities and resolve technical issues involving owners, architects, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with municipal officials, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), and other project team members.
• Research and recommend appropriate fire protection systems, equipment, and design solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to clients, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Support project scheduling, quality control, and timely project delivery.
• Assist with business development activities and help maintain strong client relationships.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while working collaboratively with the engineering team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related engineering field, with at least 3 years of relevant experience; or
• High school diploma or equivalent, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with fire alarm and fire sprinkler system design, from schematic design through construction documentation, or construction administration experience with an interest in transitioning into design.
• Working knowledge of engineering design principles, applicable building codes, NFPA standards, and industry guidelines.
• Intermediate proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, and engineering documents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with clients, project teams, and other stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Fire Protection Engineering.
• NICET certification or progress toward relevant certifications.
• Experience in project management, client communication, and relationship development.