Fire Protection Engineer - Federal Government Projects

Arcadis; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 94,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable design and engineering is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for federal government projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in facility design, particularly for U.S. Federal Agencies, and will lead teams in developing construction-ready design packages. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

401K

Paid leave

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of relevant experience required.
• Fire Protection Professional Engineer license in the U.S. is mandatory.
• Experience producing IFC design packages for federal facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams and mentor junior staff.
• Develop budgets, proposals, schedules, and project plans.
• Design fire protection systems for various facilities.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Smoke control

Life safety codes

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or fire protection engineering

Tools

Revit

BIM

AutoCAD

HydraCAD

Navisworks

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Position: Fire Protection Engineer - Federal Government Projects

Location: USA Remote (domestic travel up to 35%)

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With over 36,000 employees in more than 70 countries, we are dedicated to improving quality of life. We believe in solving complex challenges through collaborative effort.

Role Description

We are looking to hire a Fire Protection Engineer to support our Places Design & Engineering group. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in facility design related to U.S. Federal Agencies. You will collaborate with Fire Prevention Engineers, multidisciplinary engineers, project managers, and clients on federal facility projects, leading the fire protection discipline through all project phases.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead design teams and mentor junior staff to develop construction-ready design packages, including drawings and specifications, with inter-discipline coordination. Must have advanced technical knowledge of fire alarm and suppression systems, smoke control, and related technologies.
• Deep knowledge of life safety codes.
• Familiarity with industry standards and building codes such as NFPA, NEC, NESC, UL, UFC, and UFGS.
• Develop budgets, proposals, schedules, and project plans. Build relationships with federal agencies and pursue new project opportunities.
• Proficiency in design and modeling software including Revit, BIM, Autodesk Construction Cloud, AutoCAD, HydraCAD, Navisworks, and SpecsIntact.
• Travel to project sites for surveys, data collection, and collaboration.
• Design fire protection systems for industrial, commercial, and manufacturing facilities such as water treatment sites, EV plants, lithium-ion battery plants, and data centers.

Qualifications & Experience

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or fire protection engineering with 10-15 years of relevant experience.
• Fire Protection Professional Engineer license in the U.S.
• Experience producing IFC design packages for federal facilities.
• Strong communication skills for presentations and documentation.
• Ability to build positive relationships with team members and clients to foster new opportunities.

Why Join Arcadis?

We empower our employees to be their best, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. You will work on meaningful projects that contribute to a sustainable future. Join us to create a lasting legacy and make an impact.

Our Commitment

We are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply. We offer comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, 401K, paid leave, and more. Salary range: $94,944 - $161,405, based on experience and other factors.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional Services