Fire Protection Engineer I - Construction

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401(k) plan with company match

Employee and family social events

Health and fitness programs

Range of additional benefits

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer I to join our Atlanta team on a hybrid basis. The role is ideal for candidates early in their career who want to design and coordinate MEP‑T systems under supervision, while working with senior engineers on complex data center projects.

You will contribute to design tasks using Revit, perform basic calculations, review submittals, and engage with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable fire protection solutions for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering is required or strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of experience preferred in fire protection or related engineering fields.
• Experience with Revit and MS Office is expected.
• EIT or PE licensure/certification preferred.
• Strong communication and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and development of MEP‑T systems using Revit and related software.
• Perform basic calculations and simulations to support project needs.
• Support senior engineers with complex designs, plans, and calculations.
• Review product submittals and shop drawings for quality and compliance.
• Respond to RFIs and participate in site visits under supervision.
• Prepare technical reports and coordinate with project teams for timely delivery.
• Attend internal meetings and provide technical input as needed.
• Stay current with industry trends in MEP engineering and fire protection.
• Complete assigned work within project timeframes and QA/QC procedures.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Are you ready to start or grow your career in fire protection engineering?

Join a nationally recognized engineering consultancy delivering complex mission-critical infrastructure for the future of AI and cloud. The organization is expanding its Mission Critical team and works across hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center projects.

The well-established, multi-discipline engineering firm is hiring a Fire Protection Engineer I to join their Atlanta office on a hybrid basis. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career to execute engineering tasks, help manage components of projects, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, all while working alongside senior engineers on complex MEP‑T design.

With structured support from senior engineers, exposure to a broad portfolio of projects, and a long-established, stable business behind it, this is a strong entry point for someone looking to build a serious career in fire protection engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of MEP‑T systems using Revit and discipline‑specific modeling/calculation software
• Perform basic calculations and simulations
• Assist senior engineers with complex designs, plans, and calculations
• Assist in reviewing product submittals and shop drawings
• Respond to RFIs for assigned scope
• Conduct site visits under supervision to assess project progress
• Prepare technical reports and documentation
• Participate in internal project meetings, offering technical support as needed
• Stay current with industry trends and MEP engineering advancements
• Complete assigned work within project workplan timeframes
• Submit work for review by senior engineers before client delivery
• Comply with QA/QC procedures and assist in developing project workplans
• Interact with clients as needed

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering
• 3+ years of experience preferred
• Professional licensure or certification preferred (EIT, PE, etc.)
• Experience with Revit and Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of engineering principles and building systems
• Reliable, accountable, and receptive to feedback
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee and family social events
• Health and fitness programs
• Plus a range of additional benefits

Salary

• Up to $90,000, dependent on experience