Fire Protection Engineer — Design & Fire Alarm Systems

CM Mission Critical Engineering; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

CM Mission Critical Engineering in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to apply engineering principles to protect people, property, and operations from fire and smoke. You will design fire protection and fire alarm systems, ensure building code compliance, and develop evacuation plans.

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in fire protection or a related field, 1–3 years of design experience, and be proficient in Revit or AutoCAD and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in fire protection engineering or closely related field.
• 1–3 years of fire protection design experience.
• E.I.T. certification preferred but not required; PE licensure a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produces detailed construction drawings across disciplines.
• Coordinates with internal team members to support project success.
• Integrates into a technical team and delivers high-quality work.
• Designs compliant fire protection and fire alarm systems.
• Assists with submittal reviews, RFIs, and construction-phase documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Revit / AutoCAD

MS Office

Detail-oriented

Organized

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering

EIT certification preferred

PE licensure a plus

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

CM Mission Critical Engineering in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to apply engineering principles to protect people, property, and operations from fire and smoke. You will design fire protection and fire alarm systems, ensure building code compliance, and develop evacuation plans.

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in fire protection or a related field, 1–3 years of design experience, and be proficient in Revit or AutoCAD and MS Office.