Fire Protection Engineer – Hybrid Role with Life-Safety Impact

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

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to develop comprehensive fire protection and life safety designs for varied projects. You will contribute to federal and local compliance, perform analyses, and mentor junior staff within a hybrid work setting.

The role supports projects across multiple offices in the U.S., collaborating with sales and clients, and ensuring adherence to NFPA/UFC standards while delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Architectural or Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Ability to review designs for NFPA, UFC and local regulations.
• Experience with fire protection system design and life safety analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire protection engineering designs including water supply, hydraulics and sprinkler systems.
• Serve as QFPE for federal projects and ensure life safety compliance.
• Review draft designs for regulatory adherence and sign off on final documents.
• Conduct egress, fire hazard analyses and other safety evaluations as needed.
• Utilize HydraCAD/HydraCALC or similar software for designs.
• Coordinate with sales and clients on RFPs and proposals.

Skills

CAD 3D/4D software

Engineering principles

MS Office

Verbal and written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Architectural/Chemical Eng

PE license

Tools

HydraCAD

HydraCALC

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to develop comprehensive fire protection and life safety designs for varied projects. You will contribute to federal and local compliance, perform analyses, and mentor junior staff within a hybrid work setting.

The role supports projects across multiple offices in the U.S., collaborating with sales and clients, and ensuring adherence to NFPA/UFC standards while delivering high-quality engineering solutions.