Fire Protection Engineer II

Affiliated Engineers, Inc; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Mentorship & professional development

Health, dental, vision & retirement

Performance year-end bonus

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. in Chapel Hill, NC, seeks a Fire Protection Engineer II to design fire protection systems for new construction and renovations with emphasis on NFPA codes and reliable performance.

You will prepare specifications, drawings, and calculations for sprinkler, CO2, clean agent and fire alarm systems, perform field surveys, sizing calculations, and collaborate with clients and project teams to deliver energy-efficient, safe building solutions.

Qualifications

• FE exam passed or PE license in one or more states.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Design fire protection systems for new construction and renovation projects.
• Prepare specifications, drawings, and calculations for sprinkler, CO2, clean agent, and fire alarm systems.
• Interpret NFPA codes and related building/fire standards.
• Perform field surveys and review shop drawings.
• Size and layout systems and select equipment.

Skills

FE/PE eligibility

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Technical comprehension

Task prioritization

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD/BIM

Calculation software

Job description

Fire Protection Engineer II

Location: US-NC-Chapel Hill

Overview

Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity

At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 900 professionals across 22 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors.

From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic’s world‑class hospitals to enabling discovery in high‑containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft’s renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility.

AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News-Record, and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work.

At AEI, you’ll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future.

As a Fire Protection Engineer II in our Chapel Hill office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy‑efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.

Responsibilities

As a Fire Protection Engineer, you will have the opportunity to design fire protection systems for new construction and renovation projects. You will be responsible for design, specifications, and drawing review of automatic sprinkler, carbon dioxide, and clean agent suppression systems, and fire alarm systems. In this role, you must have a strong understanding of NFPA codes and standards along with applicable building and fire‑related codes. Assignments will include performing calculations, determining system sizing and layouts, selecting equipment, completing field surveys, and preparing and reviewing shop drawings internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Aerospace, Architectural, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Fire Protection or Mechanical).
• Fundamental knowledge in fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, clean agent systems.
• Proficient or ability to develop proficiency in use of CAD/BIM software.
• Proficient in computer operation for engineering calculation/selection software.
• Understanding of applicable design codes, design standards and specification requirements, and ability to interpret them.

Skills

• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (FE) or the ability to obtain the Professional Engineering license (PE) in one or more states.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective working individually and within team environments.

Benefits

• A flexible, collaborative environment where your well‑being matters—to your best work happens when you’re supported.
• Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high‑impact projects across disciplines.
• To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
• A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance‑based year‑end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs‑whether that’s a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community‑focused initiatives, we’ll continue to invest in.

AEI is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.