Fire Protection Engineer: Design Fire Safety Systems

CM Mission Critical Engineering; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CM Mission Critical Engineering in Atlanta, GA seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to design and implement fire protection and fire alarm systems, ensuring code compliance and safe evacuation planning. You will produce detailed construction drawings and coordinate with multiple teams across the project lifecycle.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s in fire protection engineering, 1–3 years of design experience, and may hold EIT; PE licensure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in fire protection engineering or a closely related field.
• E.I.T. certification preferred but not required.
• PE certification or active pursuit of licensure is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in fire protection engineering or related field

E.I.T. certification preferred

PE licensure a plus

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

CM Mission Critical Engineering in Atlanta, GA seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to design and implement fire protection and fire alarm systems, ensuring code compliance and safe evacuation planning. You will produce detailed construction drawings and coordinate with multiple teams across the project lifecycle.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s in fire protection engineering, 1–3 years of design experience, and may hold EIT; PE licensure is a plus.