Fire Protection Engineer

SmithGroup; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Hybrid work environment

3 weeks PTO

8 federal holidays

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellbeing resources

Parental leave

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

One-on-one career coaching

Professional development

Job summary

SmithGroup in Boston is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join our team. You will assist in-house teams, design and evaluate fire protection and alarm systems, and contribute to life safety analyses.

An ideal candidate has 2–5 years of experience, a bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, or Fire Protection Engineering, and strong communication skills. PE licensure is preferred but not required. Revit MEP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited university.
• PE licensure preferred but not required.
• 2–5 years of experience in fire protection engineering design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in-house teams in the evaluation/design of Fire Protection and Alarm Systems for various projects.
• Write/review fire protection and fire alarm specifications for various projects.
• Perform building and life safety code analysis for new and existing buildings.
• Generate life safety drawings and narratives.
• Attend meetings with code officials/AHJ to develop/review design compliance alternatives.

Skills

2 to 5 years experience

Strong communication

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

Revit MEP

Job description

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The Bostonoffice of SmithGroupis looking for aFire Protection Engineerto join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Assist in-house teams in the evaluation/design of Fire Protection and Alarm Systems for various projects
• Write/review fire protection and fire alarm specification for various projects
• Perform building and life safety code analysis for new and existing buildings
• Generate life safety drawings and narratives
• Attend meetings with code officials/AHJs to develop/review design compliance alternatives
• Apply/Interpret National Building and Fire Codes and Standards to specific projects
• Perform building conditions assessments and code compliance surveys for existing buildings
• Work closely with fellow in-house fire protection engineers to collaborate and develop best practice solutions for complex project fire protection and code compliance scenarios

An ideal candidate has:

• 2 to 5 years of experience in fire protection engineering design
• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited university
• PE licensure preferred, but not required
• The ability to work with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Revit MEP preferred

Benefits and compensation

• flexible scheduling
• a hybrid work environment
• 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off
• 8 paid federal holidays
• plus 15 extra Fridays off!
• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• wellbeing resources
• paid parental leave
• a flex spending account
• voluntary insurance options
• 401(k) program with employer matching
• tuition reimbursement program
• one-on-one career coaching
• professional development opportunities
• anticipated salary range for this position is $86,000 to $109,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].