Fire Protection Engineer

Josh Pros LLC; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation up to five weeks

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company-matched 401(k)

HSA/FSA options

Disability & life insurance

8 paid holidays

Birthday Floating Holiday

Employee Assistance Program

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Josh Pros LLC seeks a Fire Protection Engineer in Fort Collins, CO to lead fire protection and plumbing system design for healthcare facilities. You will perform critical analyses and develop construction documents, ensuring strict code compliance and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of PE experience, active FPE license, NCEES registration, and strong Revit proficiency. On-site work in Fort Collins with travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Licensed PE with FPE license and NCEES registration.
• 8+ years of PE experience in healthcare projects.
• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of fire protection and plumbing systems for healthcare facilities.
• Perform lifecycle cost analysis and equipment selections.
• Develop construction documents and project specifications.
• Ensure NFPA, ASHRAE, and IBC code compliance.
• Conduct site visits and field inspections for conformance.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with architects and other engineers.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Leadership & mentorship

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD MEP

Trace 3D

MS Office Suite

Job description

Location: Fort Collins, CO

Work mode: On-site

Job Overview

Title: Fire Protection Engineer

Department: Mechanical / Fire Protection Engineering

Role Type: Full-time (In-office with flexibility)

Location: Fort Collins, CO

About the Company: The company was established in 1999 to bridge the gap between architectural vision and practical engineering. Specialized in healthcare architecture and engineering, we serve clients in 44 states. Our culture promotes innovation, professional growth, and project ownership, encouraging a collaborative environment where all disciplines work together to achieve seamless design goals.

About the Position: We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Fire Protection Engineer to join our team in Fort Collins. This critical role involves researching, developing, and producing comprehensive fire protection and mechanical construction drawings. As the Engineer of Record, you will apply high-level expertise in industry concepts and practices to design life-safety systems for complex healthcare environments, ensuring technical excellence and strict code compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Design: Lead the design of fire protection and plumbing systems, including automatic sprinkler layouts, fire pump sizing, piping, medical gas, and domestic water heating.

Technical Analysis: Perform critical system calculations, Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA), and equipment selections for high-stakes healthcare facilities.

Documentation: Develop detailed construction documents and job-specific specifications that meet the unique demands of the medical sector.

Code Compliance: Ensure all designs maintain strict adherence to NFPA standards (including NFPA 13, 20, and 99), ASHRAE, and the International Building Code (IBC).

Field Engineering: Conduct field investigations, site visits, and construction inspections to verify that implementation aligns with design specifications.

Leadership & Mentorship: Serve as the Engineer of Record on projects and provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff.

Multidisciplinary Coordination: Coordinate effectively with architects, electrical engineers, and clients to integrate fire protection and plumbing systems into the overarching building design.

Requirements:

• Required Qualifications
• Experience: 8+ years as a licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• with a mandatory background in healthcare-specific projects.
• Licensure: Current PE License and Fire Protection Engineering (FPE) License are both required.
• Registration: NCEES Registration is required.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Technical Skills: High proficiency in Revit
• AutoCAD MEP
• Trace 3D
• and MS Office Suite.
• Logistics: U.S. Citizenship is required (Federal Contractor status); ability to travel up to 20% depending on project needs.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Certifications: Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) credential.
• Sustainability: LEED
• Green Globes
• or other sustainability-related credentials.
• Benefits & Perks
• Vacation: Up to five weeks of vacation (depending on experience).
• Insurance: Medical
• dental
• and vision with company assistance; free short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Financial: Company-matched 401(k)
• HSA/FSA options
• and professional license bonuses.
• Wellness: 8 paid holidays
• a "Birthday Floating Holiday
• " and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Development: Continued educational reimbursement with manager pre-approval.