Fire Protection Engineer (Hybrid Schedule)

Rg Vanderweil.Com; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Wellness programs

Equitable workplace

Job summary

Vanderweil Engineers in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer with 10+ years of experience to design fire protection and fire alarm systems for diverse projects. Hybrid schedule available, up to 2 days remote per week.

You will lead design and layout using Revit, AutoCAD and HydraCALC, collaborate with design teams, perform fieldwork and mentor junior staff. Requires BS in Mechanical, Electrical or Fire Protection Eng, and EIT/PE and LEED a plus; travel to local sites.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing fire protection and fire alarm systems.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Fire Protection Engineering.
• Revit or AutoCAD knowledge.
• EIT, PE is a plus.
• LEED is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design of fire suppression and fire alarm systems for diverse projects.
• Design and layout automatic sprinklers, standpipes, high rise pumps, gaseous agent suppression, fire alarm, voice evac, mass notification, and smoke control.
• Coordinate with design team to lead related portions of construction planning.
• Field reports, RFI responses and FP/FA shop drawing reviews.
• Design and layout systems and create drawings using Revit, AutoCAD, and HydraCALC.
• Survey existing project sites to document conditions and assess FP/FA infrastructure.
• Lead and mentor junior engineering staff.

Skills

Fire protection design

Fire alarm systems design

Coordination with design team

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical or Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

HydraCALC

Job description

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Boston Fire Prot General Full Time Professionals Atlanta GA, Atlanta, GA, US

Break away from your silo to grow your career while working on high profile Mission Critical, Academic, Healthcare, Commercial and Technology projects.

Vanderweil Engineersis a nationally recognized, top-ranked engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP and technology services. For over 75 years, we've delivered innovative solutions across diverse sectors—including Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Academic, Healthcare, and Commercial. As one of the largest independently owned engineering firms in the U.S., our team of 500+ professionals operates from nine offices nationwide, bringing deep expertise and a commitment to excellence to every project.

We offer growth and stability in an ever-changing volatile environment. Join us to do the best work of your career as a Fire Protection Engineer at our Atlanta, GA ofice. (Hybrid schedule)

Expand your skillset by joining a well-established team while gaining knowledge across multiple disciplines and project oversight.

Responsibilities:

• Design of fire suppression and fire alarm systems for academic, commercial, healthcare, life sciences and mission critical projects.
• Design and layout automatic sprinkler, standpipes, high rise fire pumps, gaseous agent suppression, fire alarm, voice evacuation, mass notification, special technology fire detection and smoke control.
• Coordinate with design team to lead related portions of construction planning
• Field reports, RFI responses and FP / FA shop drawing and submittal reviews.
• Design and layout systems, and create drawings using Revit, AutoCAD, and HydraCALC.
• Survey existing project sites to document existing conditions and to assess existing FP / FA infrastructure.
• Lead and mentor junior engineering staff.

Requirements:

• 10+ years’ experience designing fire protection and fire alarm systems.
• Create and modify technical drawings
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Fire Protection Engineering.
• Revit or AutoCAD knowledge
• EIT, PE is a plus
• LEED is a plus
• Travel to local project sites

Flexible & Hybrid Culture

The compensation range that we expect to pay is between $120,000 to $160,000 plus bonus eligible dependent on years of experience, licensure, education, geographic location, and project portfolio.

We know that work/life integration is important to our employees. Our hybrid work style (up to 2 days remote per week) allows team members to have flexibility while building their skills through in-person exposure to industry experts.

We prioritize wellness with programs that support physical and behavioral health, and we’re proud to foster an equitable and inclusive workplace.