Fire Protection Engineer — Hybrid Role (PE Preferred)

CDM Smith; Erie (Erie County); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a talented Fire Protection Engineer to join our team. In this role you’ll contribute to projects that protect lives and property, collaborating with experts to deliver safe, resilient environments across federal and commercial sectors.

This position offers a hybrid work model with offices in Boston, MA, Fairfax, VA, Pittsburgh, PA, Maitland, FL, Raleigh, NC, or Dallas, TX, and requires a PE license, a mechanical/chemical engineering background, and about 7 years of related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Architectural or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• PE license required; 7 years of related experience preferred.
• Domestic/international travel may be required depending on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire protection designs including water supply and hydraulic analyses.
• Act as QFPE for federal projects and ensure life safety compliance.
• Review drafts for NFPA/UFC compliance and sign off on designs.
• Collaborate with sales and clients on proposals and reviews.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior staff on projects.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Design principles

MS Excel

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Architectural or Chemical Engineering

PE license

Tools

HydraCAD

HydraCALC

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a talented Fire Protection Engineer to join our team. In this role you’ll contribute to projects that protect lives and property, collaborating with experts to deliver safe, resilient environments across federal and commercial sectors.

This position offers a hybrid work model with offices in Boston, MA, Fairfax, VA, Pittsburgh, PA, Maitland, FL, Raleigh, NC, or Dallas, TX, and requires a PE license, a mechanical/chemical engineering background, and about 7 years of related