Fire Protection Engineer

Salas O'Brien; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Salas O’Brien in Nashville, TN is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to lead the fire protection scope on high-profile projects, including data centers and federal work. The role focuses on technical management, coordinating with multi-discipline teams, and implementing state-of-the-art fire protection designs across diverse programs nationwide.

The ideal candidate will have a deep background in NFPA standards, Revit BIM workflows, and the ability to mentor junior staff, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• 5+ Years of experience in design/consulting/construction in fire protection
• Bachelor’s degree in fire protection engineering, engineering technology, or ABET-accredited program
• Registered Professional Engineer (FPE) license is required
• Willingness to travel

Responsibilities

• Directly manages the fire protection scope on projects and coordinates with other design staff on technical deliverables
• Engineer of record on assigned projects
• Oversees design and analysis using NFPA standards and UFC/IBC codes
• Aids in production of 3D fire protection designs using Revit
• Communicates effectively with internal and external team members
• Keeps projects organized with strong time management and prioritization skills
• Leads engineering calculations and analyses with available software
• Mentors junior engineers and staff as experience grows

Job description

Fire Protection Engineer

Nashville, TN

At Salas O’Brien, we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a different applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

At Salas O’Brien, we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a different applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means that all our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build unique, meaningful, and high-impact career- and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

Job Summary

We are looking for a personable Fire Protection Engineer to join our multi-disciplined design team within our Nashville, TN office and take on the challenge of technical management of the fire protection scopes on high profile hyperscale Data Center programs, other mission critical or federal projects, and industrial projects located around the country. This individual will have an opportunity to implement state-of-the art designs for many different types of projects, heavily in the mission critical, federal and industrial sectors. There will be opportunities for continued growth into technical leadership roles and mentorship of incoming graduate level engineering staff as their experience continues to increase.

Responsibilities

• Experience in Fire Protection design principles for the field of building construction.
• Directly manages the fire protection scope on projects and coordinates with other design staff on technical deliverables
• Engineer of record on assigned projects
• Operates with a high level of care and work ethic
• Effective communicator with internal and external team members
• Ability to work well independently as part of a strong team
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to navigate and prioritize tasks based on complex delivery schedules
• Assists engineering calculations and analysis using available software
• Aides in production of 3D fire protection designs using Autodesk Revit

Skills

• Experience in application of all applicable NFPA, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs) and Building (IBC, SBC, etc.) codes/standards
• Proficient with fire protection design and driven for continuous learning
• Proficient with Revit and understanding of various BIM workflows with respect to Fire Protection engineering and design
• Capable of providing technical guidance to junior engineers and fire protection design staff
• Proficient written and oral communication skills essential for team-based projects
• Excellent planning and organizational skills required for overlapping project schedules

Qualifications

• 5+ Years Experience in Design/Consulting/Construction
• Bachelor’s degree in fire protection engineering, engineering technology, or similar ABET Accredited program
• Registered Professional Engineering (FPE) license IS required
• Willing to travel (

This role is eligible for performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here – Salas O’Brien benefits

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life everyday.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.