Fire Protection Engineer

Newcomb & Boyd Llp; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Health and fitness programs

Social events

Many additional benefits

Job summary

Newcomb & Boyd, a multi-discipline engineering firm in Atlanta, Georgia, is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Engineer to design fire suppression and fire alarm systems and prepare construction documents. The role supports collaboration across in-house disciplines, architects, and building owners to deliver integrated fire protection solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering with at least four years in consulting, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering.
• Four years’ experience in the consulting business, including water-based extinguishing systems, fire alarm and mass notification, smoke control, and special hazards.

Responsibilities

• Design fire suppression and fire alarm systems.
• Prepare 2D and 3D construction documents using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Coordinate design efforts with in-house disciplines, architectural clients, and building owners.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Fire Protection Engineering

Job description

Description

Newcomb & Boyd, a multi-discipline engineering firm in Atlanta, Georgia is looking for an experienced Fire Protection Engineer.

For more than 95 years, we have been designing innovative systems that bring buildings to life. Our projects positively impact society, from research labs to cure infectious and chronic diseases to smart classrooms to inspire today’s scholars and tomorrow’s leaders. We are known for our sustainable and intelligent approach to design as we develop award-winning solutions for Fortune 500 companies, top healthcare systems, and leading universities.

At Newcomb & Boyd, we value the highest technical competencies, a “team-first” mentality, excellent communication skills, and a self-driven work ethic. We offer ample opportunities for professional growth, as evidenced by industry-low turnover.

Responsibilities

• Design fire suppression and fire alarm systems.
• Prepare 2- and 3-dimensional construction documents using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Coordinate design efforts working closely with our in-house disciplines, architectural clients, and building owners.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Possess a solid technical base with desire to learn, lead, and grow into Senior Engineer and Project Management positions.
• Prioritizes effectively, have good follow-through, and practice self-implemented quality control measures.
• Ability to communicate well in writing, as well as verbally

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering.
• Four years’ experience in the consulting business, including water-based extinguishing systems, fire alarm and massnotification, smoke control, and special hazards systems.

Be a Part of Our Team

In addition to mechanical and electrical design, Newcomb & Boyd caters to the needs of clients and owners through the integration of additional services including commissioning, acoustics, audio-visual, communications, building automation, theatre systems, security, and lighting design. Our portfolio comprises work across many market sectors, including aviation, civic & cultural, corporate, government, health care, academic, science & technology, and sports.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work schedule, 401(k) plan with company match, employee and family social events, health and fitness programs, and many additional benefits. We believe our purpose is to provide engineering solutions to shape the world. Come shape the world with us.

Newcomb & Boyd is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Newcomb & Boyd is an affirmative action employer and ensures that all applicants and employees are treated fairly in all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, retention and compensation.