Fire Protection Engineer - Hybrid: Protect Lives/Buildings

CDM Smith; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to deliver designs that protect lives and property on environmental and infrastructure projects. You will contribute to comprehensive fire protection systems, performing HydraCAD/Calc analyses and life-safety studies, while coordinating with federal and local teams to meet project goals.

This hybrid role supports clients with offices nationwide, including Dallas, TX, and offers opportunities to mentor junior staff and drive NFPA/UFC-compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• PE license preferred or pursuing licensure.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Equivalent experience may substitute for degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire protection engineering designs: water supply, hydraulics, sprinkler, alarm systems.
• Act as QFPE for federal projects with life-safety analysis.
• Review designs for NFPA/UFC compliance and sign off.
• Create fire protection life-safety designs and evaluations (eg egress, fire hazard).
• Collaborate with sales to prepare proposals and review RFPs.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering design principles

Microsoft Office

Verbal/written communication

Regulatory knowledge (federal/state)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Architectural/Chemical Engineering

PE license

Equivalent related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

HydraCAD

HydraCALC

NFPA/UFC compliance

Federal project experience

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to deliver designs that protect lives and property on environmental and infrastructure projects. You will contribute to comprehensive fire protection systems, performing HydraCAD/Calc analyses and life-safety studies, while coordinating with federal and local teams to meet project goals.

This hybrid role supports clients with offices nationwide, including Dallas, TX, and offers opportunities to mentor junior staff and drive NFPA/UFC-compliant