Fire Protection Engineer — Hybrid Role, PE Licensed

CDM Smith; Sterling Heights (MI); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to design and analyze fire protection systems for diverse projects. The role supports life safety, NFPA and UFC compliance while contributing to resilient, sustainable environments. Hybrid work is offered with locations in multiple U.S.

offices, including Boston, Fairfax, Pittsburgh, Maitland, Raleigh, and Dallas. The ideal candidate holds a PE license, a mechanical/architectural/chemical engineering background, and 7+ years of related experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering field.
• PE license required or eligible.
• Minimum 7 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire protection engineering designs including layouts and hydraulic analyses.
• Act as QFPE for federal projects and ensure life safety compliance.
• Review designs for regulatory compliance and sign off on final documents.
• Conduct site assessments and evaluations to align with standards and requirements.
• Collaborate with sales staff to prepare proposals and respond to RFPs.
• Mentor junior staff and supervise engineers on project work.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering principles

MS Office

Verbal & written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical, Architectural or Chemical Engg

PE license

7 years related experience

Tools

HydraCAD

HydraCALC

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to design and analyze fire protection systems for diverse projects. The role supports life safety, NFPA and UFC compliance while contributing to resilient, sustainable environments. Hybrid work is offered with locations in multiple U.S.

offices, including Boston, Fairfax, Pittsburgh, Maitland, Raleigh, and Dallas. The ideal candidate holds a PE license, a mechanical/architectural/chemical engineering background, and 7+ years of related experience,