Fire Protection Engineer

Allied Fire Protection; Apollo Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Fire Protection seeks a Fire Protection Engineer with 5+ years in fire protection or life safety. This mid-level professional should be adept at code interpretation, narrative development, and system design for diverse occupancies.

Preference for candidates near Houston; collaboration with AHJs, architects, and clients is expected. Responsibilities include research, design narratives, hydraulic calculations, and CAD/Revit coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of fire protection or life safety engineering experience.
• Strong ability to research codes and apply findings to design deliverables.
• Proficient technical writing for AHJ reviews and submissions.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit for design coordination.
• Ability to coordinate with AHJs, architects and clients.

Responsibilities

• Research and interpret NFPA, IBC, IFC, and related codes and standards.
• Develop performance-based design narratives and life-safety reports.
• Prepare design scopes and layouts for sprinkler and alarm systems.
• Perform hydraulic sprinkler calculations and reviews.
• Support CAD/Revit coordination with internal teams.
• Coordinate with architects, AHJs, clients, and contractors.
• Conduct field verifications and assist QA/QC.
• Mentor junior staff on code applications and system layouts.

Skills

Code interpretation

Life safety design

Technical writing

Project coordination

Mentoring junior staff

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related discipline

NICET Level II or higher in Sprinkler or Fire Alarm

PE license or in-progress

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

HydraCAD

AutoSPRINK

AlarmCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

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Fire Protection Engineer

Professional Apollo Beach, FL, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1519

FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary:

Allied Fire Protection is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience in fire protection or life safety consulting. This is a mid-level role intended for an individual with strong technical proficiency in code interpretation, narrative development, and fire protection system design. The ideal candidate is capable of working independently on specialty occupancies and can contribute meaningfully to both internal coordination and external interface with AHJs, architects, and clients.

This position is preferably based in our Houston office, though candidates near other Allied office locations may be considered.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct independent research and interpretation of applicable codes and standards (NFPA, IBC, IFC, FM Global, etc.)
• Develop performance-based design narratives and life safety code reports
• Prepare design scopes and conceptual layouts for sprinkler and alarm systems
• Perform and/or review hydraulic sprinkler calculations
• Support design coordination using CAD and/or Revit in collaboration with internal teams
• Participate in permit preparation and submittal processes
• Coordinate directly with architects, AHJs, clients, and contractors
• Conduct field verifications and support QA/QC efforts
• Participate in internal design reviews for higher-risk or complex projects
• Mentor junior staff in code application, life safety analysis, and system layout
• Maintain awareness of industry codes, best practices, and emerging trends

Typical Project Types Include:

• Aircraft hangars and aviation-related facilities
• High-piled storage and distribution warehouses
• Battery energy storage systems (BESS) and renewable energy installations
• Hazardous material storage and use areas (H occupancies)
• Data centers and mission-critical facilities
• Industrial and manufacturing facilities with specialized hazards
• Healthcare, institutional, and large assembly occupancies

Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related discipline (Mechanical, Civil, etc.); equivalent industry experience will be considered

NICET Level I - IV certification is preferred

• NICET Level II or higher in Sprinkler or Fire Alarm Systems
• PE (Fire Protection) license or in-progress pursuit is welcome

Work Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in fire protection or life safety engineering
• Demonstrated ability to perform code research and apply findings to design deliverables
• Proficiency in technical writing and document preparation for AHJ review
• Working knowledge of fire alarm and sprinkler system design
• Proficient in AutoCAD; familiarity with Revit preferred
• Competency with hydraulic calculation methods and software tools

Skills and Competencies:

• Familiarity with hazardous materials classifications and associated system design implications
• Knowledge of tools such as HydraCAD, AutoSPRINK, AlarmCAD, or Bluebeam
• Strong organization and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple concurrent project responsibilities