Fire Protection Engineer

Colby Company, LLC; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No cost health insurance

401(k) with 4% company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Remote work option

Free parking in downtown Portland

Maine National Parks Pass

Job summary

Colby Co. is a midsize design firm in Portland, Maine, seeking a Fire Protection Engineer with 3+ years of building and industrial experience. The role covers building life safety codes, fire protection systems, and mass notification across diverse projects.

Candidates should bring a track record in design, quality control, and construction administration. The team works within the MEP Engineering Department alongside structural, civil, and architectural staff.

Qualifications

• Experience with Life Safety Code Consulting, Performance Based Design, and Fire Protection System Design.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, including how Fire Protection Systems coordinate with other Building Systems.
• Successful completion of the FE exam; PE license a plus.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform fire protection design for commercial, institutional, and industrial projects.
• Conduct building/code analyses and life-safety considerations.
• Coordinate fire protection with other building systems and disciplines.
• Support construction administration and project team collaboration.

Skills

Fire protection design

Code analysis

Life safety coordination

Team collaboration

Education

FE exam

PE license preferred

Tools

AutoSprink

HydraCAD

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Colby Co. is a midsize multi-discipline design firm founded in 2008 that specializes in mechanical, electrical, fire protection, structural, civil and architecture. Eighty employees strong, Colby Co. is noted for its commitment to technical and service excellence in a fun, flexible, rigorous work environment. Located in the vibrant small city of Portland, Maine, Colby Co. offers a balance of opportunities for working and living well. Colby Co. has been named to the "Best Places to Work in Maine" list consecutively for the last eight years, and as an "Emerging Professional Friendly Firm" by the New England Chapter of AIA for the last three years.

We currently have an opening for a Fire Protection Engineer with 3+ years of building and industrial experience in a consulting engineering design firm setting. We are looking for an engineer who can perform a broad range of fire protection engineering designs including building and life safety code analysis, fire protection (fire alarm, sprinkler and special hazard systems) and mass notification on commercial, institutional, and industrial projects. The successful candidate will bring a deep, successful track record of design, quality control and construction administration. In addition to an outstanding technical skillset, they will be a quick, flexible thinker and problem-solver who is accustomed to working in fluid teams on tight deadlines.

This position is a part of the MEP Engineering Department which is comprised of fire protection, mechanical and electrical engineers. Additionally, Colby Co. offers structural, civil engineering, and architecture with our in-house staff. Projects range in size from $50,000 to $90M in construction value for State, Federal, Industrial and Commercial clients.

Desired Traits

• Experience with Life Safety Code Consulting, Performance Based Design, and Fire Protection System Design
• Strong knowledge of building systems, including how Fire Protection Systems coordinate with other Building Systems
• Successful completion of the FE exam
• PE License a plus
• Experience with AutoSprink, HydraCAD, or other modeling software a plus
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit a plus
• Sustainable design experience a plus

Compensation

• Compensation:
• Base Salary Range: $120,000-$150,000 annually
• The final salary will be based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, licensure, and overall fit for the position.
• This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and Colby Co.’s comprehensive benefits package

Benefits

• No cost health insurance at the employee only level, paired with an HSA the company contributes to, affordable family coverage as well
• No cost dental and vision insurance at the employee only level
• No cost life insurance of $50,000, with the option to purchase additional coverage
• No cost short term disability for 12 weeks
• No cost long term disability
• 401(k) with a 4% company match and low cost index fund options
• Paid parental leave
• Access to four company cars available for personal use
• Free parking in downtown Portland
• Maine National Parks Pass
• Reimbursement for sporting activities
• Two paid volunteer days a year
• Paid educational reimbursement
• Summer hours
• Paid time off (PTO) and flex time
• 13 paid holidays
• Ability to work remotely
• Company outings

Colby Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.