Fire Protection Engineer III

Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED); Royal Oak (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED) in Michigan is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Engineer to take ownership of portions of project design from concept through construction. You will perform calculations, code research, QAQC, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes mentoring, client interaction development, and field verification, with a hybrid work model balancing in-office days and flexible remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• P.E. licensure is required.
• 5+ years in the AEC industry preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are required.
• Revit experience is required.
• Detail-oriented and able to work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development and calculations for fire protection systems across schematic, design development, and construction document phases.
• Independently perform fire protection design tasks with minimal input.
• Prepare technical documentation for fire protection systems, including descriptions and equipment schedules.
• Develop and review fire protection layouts in Revit in coordination with architectural and structural teams.
• Coordinate fire protection design with disciplines and consultants to resolve conflicts.
• Review RFIs and submittals with support from lead engineers.
• Perform field verification and participate in construction observation visits.
• Mentor designers and interns in software use, modeling, and documentation standards.
• Participate in meetings and assist with agendas, minutes, and follow-up documentation.

Skills

Fire protection

Technical documentation

Team mentoring

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

P.E. licensure

Tools

Revit

Job description

Fire Protection Engineer

HED is looking to add an experienced team member to our talented team. The Fire Protection Engineer builds on foundational experience to take independent ownership of portions of project design, documentation, and coordination.

About HED

We are a team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening to (and learning from) each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share.

Position Summary

This role is trusted to perform fire protection engineering tasks with minimal supervision and supports project delivery from concept through construction. The Fire Protection Engineer serves as a technical contributor and emerging mentor, contributing to calculations, code research, QAQC, and coordination across disciplines. Individuals in this role are expected to deepen their technical knowledge, begin supporting client interaction, and develop the critical thinking required for future engineering leadership roles.

Essential Functions:

• Lead design development and calculations for fire protection systems across schematic, design development, and construction document phases.
• Independently perform fire protection design tasks - such as calculations, equipment sizing, and code compliance checks - with minimal input.
• Prepare technical documentation for fire protection systems, including system descriptions and narratives, Division 21 specifications, equipment schedules, and redline markups.
• Develop and review fire protection system layouts in Revit in coordination with architectural and structural backgrounds.
• Coordinate fire protection design with internal disciplines and external consultants to resolve design conflicts and progress design.
• Review and respond to fire protection RFIs and submittals with support from lead engineers
• Perform field verification for fire protection conditions, assist with punch walks, and participate in fire protection construction observation visits.
• Participate in early-phase design strategy discussions and support discipline leads with technical insight.
• Engage in internal QAQC processes and perform peer reviews of fire protection drawings and documentation for code compliance and drafting consistency.
• Begin mentoring designers and interns in software use, modeling best practices, documentation standards, and calculation basics.
• Participate in internal and external project meetings, and support the preparation of agendas, meeting minutes, and follow-up documentation with a focus on fire protection scope.
• Track and manage hours on assigned work and assist in project planning discussions regarding scope and resource allocation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, required.
• P.E. licensure required.
• 5+ years in the AEC Industry preferred.
• An understanding of the financial status of projects as they progress, development of cost budgets for projects, value of client relationships and be able to deliver projects with a focus on the quality is preferred.
• Written and verbal communication skills commensurate with the position required.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Revit experience required.
• Experience with computers, specifically for word processing, spreadsheet use/creation and email required.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and curious personalities required.
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations required.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in-person.
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.

Work Environment

• We embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in-office days to connect with teammates and build culture.
• The office is a professional, open-space environment for collaborative and independent work.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.