Fire Protection Engineer

SmithGroup; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and flexible scheduling

Hybrid work environment

Federal holidays plus additional days

Job summary

SmithGroup, an integrated design firm, seeks a Fire Protection Engineer for our Washington, DC office. The role involves designing and evaluating fire protection systems, writing specifications, and conducting life-safety analyses to support resilient, inclusive spaces.

An ideal candidate has 2–5 years of fire protection engineering experience, a relevant Engineering degree, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in fire protection engineering design.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited university.
• PE licensure preferred, but not required.
• The ability to work with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Revit MEP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in-house teams in the evaluation/design of Fire Protection and Alarm Systems for various projects.
• Write/review fire protection and fire alarm specifications for various projects.
• Perform building and life safety code analysis for new and existing buildings.
• Generate life safety drawings and narratives.
• Attend meetings with code officials/AHJs to develop/review design compliance alternatives.
• Apply/Interpret National Building and Fire Codes and Standards to specific projects.
• Perform building conditions assessments and code compliance surveys for existing buildings.
• Work closely with in-house fire protection engineers to develop best practice solutions for complex project fire protection and code compliance scenarios.

Skills

Fire protection design

Communication

Client liaison

Revit MEP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

Revit MEP

Job description

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The Washington, DCoffice of SmithGroupis looking for aFire Protection Engineerto join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Assist in-house teams in the evaluation/design of Fire Protection and Alarm Systems for various projects
• Write/review fire protection and fire alarm specification for various projects
• Perform building and life safety code analysis for new and existing buildings
• Generate life safety drawings and narratives
• Attend meetings with code officials/AHJs to develop/review design compliance alternatives
• Apply/Interpret National Building and Fire Codes and Standards to specific projects
• Perform building conditions assessments and code compliance surveys for existing buildings
• Work closely with fellow in-house fire protection engineers to collaborate and develop best practice solutions for complex project fire protection and code compliance scenarios

An ideal candidate has:

• 2 to 5 years of experience in fire protection engineering design
• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited university
• PE licensure preferred, but not required
• The ability to work with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Revit MEP preferred

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $82,000 to $104,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].