Fire Protection Engineer

Drivenfire; Rapid City (SD); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Group Term Life Insurance

Disability Insurance (Short-Term)

Disability Insurance (Long-Term)

Education and Training Assistance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Annual wage review

Job summary

Drivenfire is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer in Rapid City, SD to design, detail, and compute water-based fire protection systems in compliance with codes. You will prepare plans, submittals, and size systems using design software, while coordinating with clients and Driven staff.

Responsibilities include obtaining data, selecting equipment, and ensuring quality across projects. The role offers a competitive salary with benefits and opportunities for advancement, with occasional field visits.

Qualifications

• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• The ability to make decisions independently and hold self accountable.
• Prior construction or AutoCAD experience or knowledge is preferred but not required.
• High aptitude for design and a can-do attitude.
• A strong desire to learn, grow, work hard, and improve oneself are the most important qualities.

Responsibilities

• Print or obtain the appropriate and up-to-date plans.
• Maintain constructive communication with Driven staff and clients.
• Obtain all pertinent water flow data and properly size system.
• Determine requirements for products, material, clarifications, or substitutions.
• Utilize design software to apply engineering concepts and standards to each unique project.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Decision making

AutoCAD

Design aptitude

Proactive attitude

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

# Fire Protection EngineerRapid City, SD## DescriptionThe fire protection engineer is engaged in the layout, detailing and calculations of water-based systems that comply with code and statutory requirements. Areas covered include plan and submittal preparation, applications of various types of water-based systems, equipment selection and application, and technical management of layout projects. Technical areas covered include types of water-based systems and their components; water supply requirements; hydraulics; building features, hazards, and occupancy considerations; system installation, inspection, and maintenance requirements; applicable codes and standards; and contract administration.## Reports ToSenior Design staff## Responsibilities* Print or obtain the appropriate and up-to-date plans.* Maintain constructive communication with Driven staff and clients.* Obtain all pertinent water flow data and properly size system.* Determine requirements for products, material, clarifications, or substitutions.* Utilize design software to apply engineering concepts and standards to each unique project.## Qualifications* Good time management and organizational skills. Personal accountability is a must.* Strong communication skills.* The ability to make decisions independently and hold self accountable.* Prior construction or AutoCAD experience or knowledge is preferred but not required.* High aptitude for design and a can-do attitude.* A strong desire to learn, grow, work hard, and improve oneself are the most important qualities.## Working ConditionsThis position entails spending most of the time in the office with the occasional visit to a construction site. Some travel may be required to visit construction sites. Most days will entail working in the office and going home at night. The occasional visit to a construction site may expose the individual to adverse weather conditions and normal construction hazards. Personal safety equipment will be provided for any necessary site visits.## Benefits* Competitive salary starting at $62,500+ based on education and experience with potential for significant advancement.* Health Insurance* Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts* Dental Coverage* Vision Coverage* Group Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance* Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage* Education and Training Assistance* PTO* Paid holidays* Annual wage review