Fire Protection Engineer

Wiley|Wilson

Lynchburg (VA)

Hybrid

USD 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) matching contribution

24 days paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Work-from-home flexibility

Employee ownership through ESOP

Parental leave

Job summary

An architecture and engineering firm in Lynchburg, VA seeks an experienced Fire Protection Engineer. The successful candidate will lead technical projects for various clients, design fire protection systems, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with safety codes. With a competitive salary and generous benefits package including health insurance and parental leave, this firm prioritizes employee well-being and professional growth. It’s a great opportunity to advance in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

Minimum 4 years of experience in fire protection engineering.
Registered professional engineer (P.E.) with fire protection engineering exam.
Eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

Design fire alarm and suppression systems based on codes and standards.
Create design deliverables including reports, calculations, and drawings.
Mentor junior engineers as part of design teams.

Skills

Technical leadership in fire protection systems

Effective communication

Design experience in fire alarm systems

Knowledge of building codes and standards

Education

Bachelor of Science in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft® software

Revit®

Hydraulic calculation software

Job description

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Wiley|Wilson, a 100% employee‑owned architecture and engineering firm, is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Engineer to join our team in Lynchburg, VA. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to play a pivotal role in expanding our fire protection team.

Position Overview

As a Fire Protection Engineer, you will provide technical leadership in the design and analysis of active and passive fire protection systems and strategies. You will be involved in projects serving federal, municipal, university, and industrial clients, working alongside a senior engineer to prepare project narratives, reports, technical specifications, and complete drawing packages. You will mentor junior engineers as part of interdisciplinary design teams.

Key Responsibilities

Apply project experience in the design of fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, and passive fire protection elements, while using knowledge of building codes, standards, and client‑specific requirements.
Produce building and life safety code analyses, coordinate passive and active systems with other disciplines, and perform fire suppression system calculations.
Create design deliverables, including reports, calculations, specifications, and drawings using Microsoft® software, Revit®, and hydraulic calculation software.
Work with senior engineers to determine design direction, participate in design reviews, and ensure high standards of quality, innovation, and performance.
Travel to project locations for site and system information gathering to ensure designs meet real‑world conditions and client requirements.
Review fire alarm and fire suppression system shop/installation drawings and participate in construction administration during system installation.

Requirements

Intrinsically motivated and collaborative, able to work independently and employ effective communication as a member of the team.
Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET‑accredited program.
Minimum 4 years of experience in the fire protection engineering industry.
A registered professional engineer (P.E.) who has passed the NCEES‑administered fire protection engineering exam.
Eligible to work in the United States and obtain a security clearance.

Desired Experience

Design of Federal Government facilities
Application of the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary along with employee ownership through our ESOP program and work‑from‑home flexibility. Our generous benefits package includes multiple group health insurance options, a 401(k) with up to 6% matching contribution, 24 days of paid time off (PTO), five paid holidays per year, tuition reimbursement, and many other perks. We prioritize work‑life balance with 80 hours of parental leave for the birth of a child or newly adopted child, a hybrid work schedule, and accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Why Wiley|Wilson?

Wiley|Wilson is a full‑service architecture‑engineering firm, specializing in creating innovative and functional design solutions for our government, institutional, and private‑sector clients worldwide. Our diverse mix of projects, generous benefits, and focus on professional growth provide a truly unique opportunity for you to elevate your career.

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