Fire Protection Engineer – Building Engineering | PTO

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

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.