Fire Protection Engineer

Workforce Access Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks paid vacation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

HSA and FSA options

Licensure incentives

Professional-development reimbursement

Job summary

Workforce Access Group is seeking seasoned Fire Protection Engineers to join its Colorado and North Carolina teams. You will lead fire protection and plumbing design for healthcare facilities, with ownership on technically complex projects.

The role requires hospital project experience, PE and FPE licenses, and the ability to act as Engineer of Record. Candidates should be prepared for up to ~20% travel and a primarily in-office setting across two states.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional engineering experience
• Experience designing systems for hospitals/healthcare facilities
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Fire Protection Engineering (FPE) license
• NCEES registration
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
• Experience as Engineer of Record or senior technical lead
• Strong knowledge of fire protection, plumbing, life-safety in healthcare
• U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contracting requirements
• Ability to travel ~20% depending on project needs

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of fire protection and plumbing systems for healthcare facilities.
• Design sprinkler systems, fire protection piping, pumps, plumbing systems, domestic water heating, and medical gas systems.
• Perform engineering calculations, system evaluations, and Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA).
• Prepare and review drawings, construction documents, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Serve as Engineer of Record on assigned projects.
• Ensure designs meet NFPA 13/20/99, ASHRAE, and IBC requirements.
• Conduct site surveys and construction-phase inspections.
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical and electrical engineers, contractors, and clients.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior staff.

Skills

Project leadership

Team coordination

Code compliance

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD MEP

Trace 3D

Job description

A multidisciplinary engineering and design firm specializing in healthcare facilities is hiring four experienced Fire Protection Engineers across its Colorado and North Carolina teams.

These are senior-level opportunities for engineers who can independently lead fire protection and related mechanical system design for technically complex hospital and healthcare projects.

Selected engineers will have significant project ownership, including opportunities to serve as Engineer of Record (EOR), coordinate with multidisciplinary architectural and engineering teams, and provide technical guidance to junior staff.

Healthcare and hospital project experience is a key requirement for these positions.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design of fire protection and plumbing systems for healthcare facilities.
• Design automatic sprinkler systems, fire protection piping, fire pumps, plumbing systems, domestic water heating, and medical gas systems.
• Perform engineering calculations, system evaluations, equipment selections, and Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA).
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, construction documents, specifications, and project-specific technical documentation.
• Serve as Engineer of Record on assigned projects.
• Ensure designs meet applicable requirements, including NFPA 13, NFPA 20, NFPA 99, ASHRAE standards, and the International Building Code (IBC).
• Conduct field investigations, site surveys, field assessments, and construction-phase inspections.
• Coordinate closely with architects, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, contractors, clients, and other project stakeholders.
• Provide technical direction, quality review, and mentorship to junior engineers and design professionals.

Required Qualifications

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

• 6+ years of professional engineering experience preferred; exceptional candidates with slightly less experience may be considered
• Demonstrated experience designing systems for hospitals and healthcare facilities
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Fire Protection Engineering (FPE) license
• NCEES registration
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
• Experience working at a senior technical level and/or serving as an Engineer of Record
• Strong knowledge of fire protection, plumbing, life-safety, and healthcare engineering requirements
• U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contracting requirements
• Ability to travel approximately 20%, depending on project needs

Technical Skills

Strong working proficiency with:

• Revit
• AutoCAD MEP
• Trace 3D
• Microsoft Office applications

Candidates should be comfortable independently producing, reviewing, and managing complex engineering documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional credentials that are highly valued include:

• Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD)
• LEED accreditation
• Green Globes
• Other sustainability or high-performance building credentials

These are full-time, primarily in-office positions based in Colorado and North Carolina.

The employer offers some flexibility based on project requirements and business needs, but candidates should view these opportunities as predominantly office-based positions.

Compensation

$160,000–$180,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The employer offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Up to five weeks of paid vacation, depending on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with employer contribution
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA and FSA options
• Professional license incentives
• Additional floating paid holiday
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education and professional-development reimbursement

Who We’re Looking For

The strongest candidates will combine advanced fire protection engineering expertise with substantial hands-on experience designing systems for hospitals and healthcare facilities.

These are not general commercial fire-protection positions. Candidates should understand the specialized life-safety, plumbing, medical gas, code-compliance, coordination, and operational requirements associated with complex healthcare environments.