Fire Protection Engineer

gpac; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Career advancement

Professional development

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for the Indianapolis area to join a leading engineering and construction organization on complex projects spanning commercial, industrial, healthcare, and mission-critical facilities.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of fire protection experience, strong knowledge of NFPA codes, and the ability to design sprinkler and alarm systems, perform hydraulic calculations, and coordinate with architects and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years fire protection engineering experience.
• Knowledge of NFPA codes and standards.
• Experience designing sprinkler and/or fire alarm systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop fire protection systems including sprinkler, alarm, and life safety systems.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and system analysis.
• Prepare design drawings, specifications and engineering documentation.
• Review project requirements, codes and standards for compliance.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors and stakeholders.
• Conduct site surveys and field evaluations as needed.
• Support permitting, plan review, and AHJ coordination.
• Provide technical guidance throughout project execution.
• Participate in project meetings and design reviews.

Skills

Fire protection design

AutoCAD

Revit

NFPA standards

Life safety

Code compliance

Education

Bachelors in Fire Protection

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Hydraulic software

Job description

A leading engineering and construction organization is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join its growing team in the Indianapolis area. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex commercial, industrial, healthcare, institutional, and mission-critical projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary design and construction professionals.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fire protection system design, code compliance, and life safety engineering with a minimum of three years of relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop fire protection systems including fire sprinkler, fire alarm, special hazards, and life safety systems.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and system analysis.
• Prepare design drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Review project requirements, codes, and standards to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Conduct site surveys and perform field evaluations as necessary.
• Support permitting, plan review, and AHJ coordination efforts.
• Provide technical guidance throughout project execution.
• Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and client discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of fire protection engineering experience.
• Knowledge of NFPA codes and standards.
• Experience designing fire sprinkler and/or fire alarm systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain.
• Experience with hydraulic calculation software.
• NICET certification.
• Healthcare, industrial, data center, manufacturing, or large commercial project experience.
• Familiarity with performance-based fire protection design.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Collaborative and innovative work environment

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work with an established industry leader delivering innovative engineering and construction solutions throughout the Midwest. You'll play a key role on impactful projects while growing your technical expertise and advancing your career within a highly respected organization.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.