Fire Protection Engineer: NFPA & BIM Specialist

CEMS Engineering, Inc.; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CEMS Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for its Summerville, SC office. The role focuses on design and layout of building fire suppression and fire alarm/mass notification systems, and requires preparing calculations, plans, and specifications for diverse projects.

The candidate should have 2+ years of experience, knowledge of NFPA codes, and strong communication skills. The position offers growth opportunities and independent work within a small, multidisciplinary firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in designing fire suppression and fire alarm/mass notification systems.
• General understanding of NFPA codes and standards (NFPA 13, NFPA 72, NFPA 101).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Complete design calculations, plans and specifications for fire protection engineering systems on a wide variety of complex projects under supervision of Sr. Fire Protection Engineer.
• Prepare and layout building fire suppression and fire alarm/mass notification designs.
• Collaborate with project team to ensure code compliance and constructability.

Skills

Strong communication

General NFPA knowledge

Experience designing fire protection

Fundamentals Exam

Education

BS degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

CEMS Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for its Summerville, SC office. The role focuses on design and layout of building fire suppression and fire alarm/mass notification systems, and requires preparing calculations, plans, and specifications for diverse projects.

The candidate should have 2+ years of experience, knowledge of NFPA codes, and strong communication skills. The position offers growth opportunities and independent work within a small, multidisciplinary firm.