Fire Protection Engineer - Building Engineering Market

Gresham Smith in; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedules and PTO

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401(k) with Company Match

Disability and Life Insurance

Additional Insurance Options

Family Planning and Parental Leave

Transit Program

Telemedicine and EAP

Job summary

Gresham Smith is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join the Building Engineering Market. You will design fire sprinkler systems, evaluate plans, and collaborate with engineers and architects to ensure compliant life safety solutions.

The role requires strong knowledge of NFPA/IBC standards, experience with AutoSprink, and proficient use of MS Office. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fire Protection or Mechanical Engineering.
• 4 years working as a fire protection engineer.
• AutoCAD/Revit experience or AutoSprink is preferred.
• Knowledge of IBC, NFPA, and FM standards is required.
• Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Experience using Bluebeam or Adobe Pro to edit, markup, and package PDFs.
• Strong understanding of fire safety measures, engineering principles, and design software.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills to work with stakeholders and resolve design/installation issues.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan fire sprinkler systems using AutoSprink software.
• Evaluate building plans and architectural drawings to determine life safety systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and contractors during design and installation stages.
• Ensure designs meet fire safety codes, standards, and regulations.
• Produce design specifications.
• Participate in training to stay updated on new regulations and industry advancements.

Skills

Fire protection engineering

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

PDF editing tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fire Protection or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

AutoSprink

Bluebeam

Adobe Pro

Job description

Fire Protection Engineer - Building Engineering Market (Finance)

About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose-to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities-we deliver innovative solutions for life's essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals-we're a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you're joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fire Protection or Mechanical Engineering.
• 4 years working as a fire protection engineer.
• AutoCAD/Revit experience or AutoSprink is preferred.
• Knowledge of IBC, NFPA, and FM standards is required.
• Skilled with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Experience using Bluebeam or Adobe Pro to edit, markup, and package PDFs.
• Strong understanding of fire safety measures, engineering principles, and the ability to use design software.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, as the engineer will have to work with various stakeholders and resolve any potential design or installation issues.

About the Role

As a Fire Protection Engineer, you will:

• Design and plan fire sprinkler systems using AutoSprink software.
• Evaluate building plans and architectural drawings to determine appropriate life safety systems including fire suppression, fire alarm, smoke control and code analysis.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and contractors during the design and installation stages.
• Ensure designs meet fire safety codes, standards, and regulations.
• Produce design specifications.
• Participate in training to stay updated on new regulations and industry advancements.

Join Us

If you're excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Here's what you can expect:

Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.

Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

Competitive Benefits

• Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
• Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
• Family Planning and Parental Leave
• Mass/Public Transit Program
• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information sent to hiring managers or any employee becomes the property of GRESHAM SMITH.