Fire Protection Engineer - Hybrid, Growth & Life Safety

gobravvo; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Flexible vacation & paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

gobravvo is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) in San Diego, CA, to design, analyze, and support fire protection and life safety systems across diverse projects. The role blends in‑office collaboration with remote days, emphasizing NFPA and state code compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 3–6 years of fire protection experience, proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit, and familiarity with AutoSPRINK or HydraCALC, contributing to healthcare and federal projects while growing technically and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in fire suppression and/or fire alarm system design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit; experience with AutoSPRINK or HydraCALC.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of fire sprinkler, fire alarm, and special suppression systems.
• Develop fire protection system layouts and construction documents.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for sprinkler systems and fire alarm calculations.
• Conduct analysis of local and national Fire and Building Codes; implement NFPA standards.
• Ensure compliance with California Building and Fire Codes; collaborate with senior engineers.
• Assist in analyses related to smoke control, hazardous materials, and energy storage systems.
• Conduct site assessments and prepare technical reports; respond to RFIs during construction.

Skills

NFPA standards

Code compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

AutoSPRINK

HydraCALC

Job description

gobravvo is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) in San Diego, CA, to design, analyze, and support fire protection and life safety systems across diverse projects. The role blends in‑office collaboration with remote days, emphasizing NFPA and state code compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 3–6 years of fire protection experience, proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit, and familiarity with AutoSPRINK or HydraCALC, contributing to healthcare and federal projects while growing technically and