Fire Protection Engineer - NFPA & Project Lead

Insight Global; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Charleston, SC is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to design and upgrade NFPA-based fire protection systems for a major manufacturing campus. You will lead projects, collaborate with Facilities Engineering, and ensure compliance with NFPA codes across sites.

The role suits a mechanical engineering professional with pumps and motors experience or strong fire protection expertise, capable of independent work and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related area.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience.
• Fire Protection and NFPA experience OR experience in Mechanical Engineering with pumps and motors.
• Excellent coordination and communication across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manages and supports Facilities Engineering and fire protection projects and operations from start to finish.
• Develops project objectives by applying best practices.
• Monitors project budget and timeline.
• Manage and supports engineering projects from feasibility studies to final acceptance, design and construction activities.
• Designs, communicates, and implements a project plan.
• Monitors progress and manages RFQ/PCO requests.
• Analyzes drawings and communicates discrepancies to vendors for corrections.
• Prepares engineering designs and work specifications.
• Conducts project meetings and prepares status reports.
• Resolves operational problems and optimizes project approaches.
• Assigns responsibilities and reviews bids from contractors.
• Supports setup of internal/external partner contacts.
• Receives input from project teams and reports to committees.
• Mentors junior team members.
• Owns and manages site fire protection systems per NFPA.
• Documents Fire Protection maintenance in iPRO.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fire Protection

NFPA codes

Project Management

Pumps & Motors

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

iPRO system

Job description

Insight Global in Charleston, SC is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to design and upgrade NFPA-based fire protection systems for a major manufacturing campus. You will lead projects, collaborate with Facilities Engineering, and ensure compliance with NFPA codes across sites.

The role suits a mechanical engineering professional with pumps and motors experience or strong fire protection expertise, capable of independent work and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.