Fire Protection Engineer

Selectek; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 63,052 - 114,478; Full time

Job summary

Selectek is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Engineer to join our team in Dallas, Texas. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in designing fire sprinkler, suppression, and alarm systems, along with a Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a related field. Familiarity with NFPA and ICC codes is essential for success.

This role provides opportunities to work on complex projects across various industries, and candidates with a PE license are preferred. You will collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver innovative solutions that address real-world challenges.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing fire sprinkler, suppression, and alarm systems.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA and ICC codes is required.
• PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to teams on critical projects.
• Develop and complete challenging building projects.
• Direct design staff for producing drawings and calculations.

Skills

Designing fire sprinkler systems

Knowledge of NFPA codes

Hydraulic calculation programs

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related discipline

Job description

An experienced Fire Protection Engineer with 10+ years of experience designing fire sprinkler, suppression, fire alarm, and life safety systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection or Mechanical Engineering (or a related field), strong knowledge of NFPA and ICC codes, and a PE license preferred. This role offers the opportunity to support complex projects across a variety of industries with occasional travel.

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Safety Technology or other related discipline.
• At least 10 years of related professional experience.

Preferred

• Familiarity with NFPA and ICC codes and standards
• Experience in fire sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm system layout utilizing hydraulic calculation programs, and knowledge of NFPA Codes, and International Building and Fire Codes
• PE in any U.S. State, having passed the fire protection engineering examination.

Job Responsibilities

• You’ll impact the world around you by helping us solve real-life challenges. YOU are the future of our company. We’ll rely on you to provide support to our teams on critical projects while fostering a culture of continuous learning and inclusion as you bring fresh ideas to the table. You’ll work alongside professional engineers and designers, gaining exposure to project coordination, relevant computer-assisted engineering software, data collection and so much more.
• As a Fire Protection Engineer you will work alongside a robust staff of experienced and licensed Fire Protection Engineers to develop and use your skills and experience to deliver and complete challenging and engaging buildings projects across many different markets with our Cities & Places business, in many different regions locally, nationally, and around the world.
• The Engineer will be directing the activities of design staff to produce drawings and calculations for fire sprinkler systems, special hazards suppression systems, fire pumps, fire alarm and mass notification, and building/life safety codes analysis. Previous design experience is a plus but please do not self-select yourself out of a position and all that are interested in a career in fire protection engineering are encouraged to apply.
• You’ll be a part of diverse teams allowing you to both share what you know and learn so you can grow. Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit, extreme attention to detail, and a willing‑to‑learn attitude, and we’ll help you pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow.

Pay Range

$45.77/hr. - $83.10/hr.