Fire Protection Engineer II: Design & Codes Specialist

Affiliated Engineers, Inc; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. in Chapel Hill seeks a Fire Protection Engineer II to design and review fire protection systems for new construction and renovations. You’ll apply NFPA codes, develop calculations, sizing, layouts, and prepare shop drawings for sprinkler, CO2/clean agent, and fire alarm systems.

You will collaborate with project teams, interpret applicable design standards, and support field surveys to ensure compliant, safe, energy-conscious building solutions.

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 with CAD/BIM software.
• Familiar with engineering calculation/selection software.
• Ability to interpret applicable design codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design fire protection systems for new construction and renovations.
• Review drawings and specifications for automatic sprinkler, CO2, clean agent, and fire alarm systems.
• Perform calculations, system sizing, and layout determinations.
• Review shop drawings internally and externally.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA codes and standards.

Skills

FE/PE readiness

Communication skills

Time management

Technical comprehension

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Aerospace, Architectural, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Fire Protection or Mechanical).

Tools

CAD/BIM software

Engineering calculation software

Job description

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. in Chapel Hill seeks a Fire Protection Engineer II to design and review fire protection systems for new construction and renovations. You’ll apply NFPA codes, develop calculations, sizing, layouts, and prepare shop drawings for sprinkler, CO2/clean agent, and fire alarm systems.

You will collaborate with project teams, interpret applicable design standards, and support field surveys to ensure compliant, safe, energy-conscious building solutions.