Fire Protection Engineer – Hybrid Role (Federal Projects)

CDM Smith; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to design and review fire protection systems for diverse projects worldwide. You’ll develop layouts, perform hydraulic analyses, and ensure compliance with NFPA and UFC standards, while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with sales to respond to RFPs.

This hybrid role can be based in Boston, MA or other listed offices, with travel as needed to support federal and commercial projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Architectural or Chemical Engineering.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire protection designs including sprinkler, suppression, and alarms.
• Act as QFPE for federal projects.
• Review designs for compliance and sign off.
• Perform site assessments and studies as needed.
• Collaborate with sales staff to create proposals and respond to RFPs.
• Mentor junior staff and supervise engineers on projects.
• Attend conferences and industry events to raise visibility of services.

Skills

CAD 3D/4D

Engineering design principles

Microsoft Office suite

Verbal and written communications

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Architectural/Chemical Engineering

PE license

Tools

HydraCAD

HydraCALC

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to design and review fire protection systems for diverse projects worldwide. You’ll develop layouts, perform hydraulic analyses, and ensure compliance with NFPA and UFC standards, while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with sales to respond to RFPs.

This hybrid role can be based in Boston, MA or other listed offices, with travel as needed to support federal and commercial projects.