Fire Protection Engineer

Metric Geo; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Hybrid work

PTO & holidays

401(k)

Medical coverage

Professional memberships

Continuing education

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking a qualified fire protection engineer to lead design and analysis of active and passive systems across complex federal, municipal, higher education and industrial projects. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities to grow within a 100% employee-owned architecture and engineering firm.

You will design fire suppression and alarm systems, perform hydraulic calculations, develop reports and specifications, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• At least four years of fire protection engineering experience.
• PE licence obtained via the NCEES Fire Protection Engineering exam.

Responsibilities

• Design fire suppression and fire alarm systems.
• Produce life-safety code analyses and hydraulic calculations.
• Develop reports, specifications, and drawing packages.
• Coordinate fire protection across engineering disciplines.
• Mentor junior engineers and work with senior leaders.
• Participate in site investigations and technical reviews.

Skills

Communication

Collaborative

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Tools

Revit

Hydraulic software

Job description

Locations: Atlanta, GA / Alexandria, Richmond or Lynchburg, VA

Hybrid working available

I’m working with a highly regarded, 100% employee-owned architecture and engineering firm looking to expand its fire protection team.

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in the design and analysis of active and passive fire protection systems across complex federal, municipal, higher education and industrial projects. You’ll work within established multidisciplinary teams while helping develop a growing specialist fire protection practice.

The role

• Design fire suppression and fire alarm systems
• Produce building and life-safety code analyses
• Perform hydraulic calculations
• Develop reports, specifications and complete drawing packages
• Coordinate active and passive fire protection requirements across engineering disciplines
• Participate in technical reviews and site investigations
• Support and mentor junior engineers
• Work directly with senior technical leaders and project stakeholders

What they’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program
• At least four years of fire protection engineering experience
• PE licence gained through the NCEES Fire Protection Engineering exam
• Strong knowledge of NFPA standards, building codes and life-safety requirements
• Experience with Revit and hydraulic calculation software
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach

Why consider it?

• 100% employee-owned business with an established ESOP
• Work on technically complex, secure and mission-critical projects
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• ESOP and 401(k) retirement plans
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid professional memberships and continuing education
• Clear opportunities to grow into greater technical and team leadership