Fire Protection Engineer (PE)

Wiginton Corp; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned ESOP

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Wiginton Fire Systems is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer (PE) to expand our South Florida presence. The role offers opportunity to work on complex projects and to help shape a growing, employee-owned engineering division.

You will lead design efforts for sprinklers, alarms, BDA/ERCES, and special hazards while mentoring teams and contributing to business development across the Southeast.

Qualifications

• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license required, preferably in Fire Protection Engineering or a related discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering field from an ABET-accredited university.
• Minimum of 4 years of fire protection engineering experience or related experience as an EIT.
• Strong understanding of NFPA codes and standards, building codes, and life safety systems.
• Experience with fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and code consulting.
• Experience with hydraulic calculations, fire modeling, and CAD-based design documents preferred.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage fire protection engineering projects from concept through completion.
• Provide engineering and code consulting for fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, BDA/ERCES systems, and special hazard systems.
• Perform building and fire code analysis, egress analysis, fire hazard analysis, and alternative methods evaluations.
• Review, comment on, and seal engineering drawings, calculations, and technical documents.
• Develop performance-based fire protection designs when hazards fall outside prescriptive code requirements.
• Conduct site surveys and technical assessments.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, AHJs, and project stakeholders.
• Support business development initiatives and help grow Wiginton Fire Protection Engineering in the South Florida market.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to design and sales teams.
• Stay current with NFPA standards, code changes, and industry advancements.

Skills

PE license Florida

Client relationships

Travel readiness

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Fire Protection or related

Tools

CAD software

Hydraulic calculations

Fire modeling software

Job description

Wiginton Fire Systems is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Engineer (PE) to help expand and strengthen our presence in the South Florida market. We are looking for a licensed Florida Professional Engineer who wants to help build something long term while working on complex and high-profile fire protection projects across the Southeast and beyond.

This is an opportunity to join a growing, employee-owned company where engineering has a direct seat at the table. You will work alongside experienced fire protection professionals while helping shape the future of our engineering division and South Florida presence.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage fire protection engineering projects from concept through completion


• Provide engineering and code consulting for fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, BDA/ERCES systems, and special hazard systems


• Perform building and fire code analysis, egress analysis, fire hazard analysis, and alternative methods evaluations


• Review, comment on, and seal engineering drawings, calculations, and technical documents


• Develop performance-based fire protection designs when hazards fall outside prescriptive code requirements


• Conduct site surveys and technical assessments


• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, AHJs, and project stakeholders


• Support business development initiatives and help grow Wiginton Fire Protection Engineering in the South Florida market


• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to design and sales teams


• Stay current with NFPA standards, code changes, and industry advancements

Qualifications

• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license required, preferably in Fire Protection Engineering or a related discipline


• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering field from an ABET-accredited university


• Minimum of 4 years of fire protection engineering experience or related experience as an EIT


• Strong understanding of NFPA codes and standards, building codes, and life safety systems


• Experience with fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and code consulting


• Experience with hydraulic calculations, fire modeling, and CAD-based design documents preferred


• Strong communication and client relationship skills


• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout South Florida as needed

Why Engineers Choose Wiginton

• 100% employee-owned ESOP company with long-term retirement wealth building potential


• Opportunity to help shape and grow a developing engineering division rather than being just another number in a large corporate structure


• Direct involvement in high-profile and technically challenging projects


• Strong collaboration between engineering, fabrication, operations, inspections, service, and field teams


• Career growth opportunities into leadership and strategic engineering roles


• Support for continuing education, licensing, and professional development


• Opportunity to participate in NFPA involvement, industry engagement, and technical innovation


• Flexible and entrepreneurial environment where your input directly impacts company growth


• Established company with nearly 60 years of industry experience and financial stability


• Access to diverse project types, including industrial, mission-critical, healthcare, commercial, high-rise, and specialty hazard systems

Benefits

• Competitive salary


• ESOP retirement ownership program


• 401(k) with company match


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Company-paid life insurance


• Paid time off and paid holidays


• Continuing education and professional license support


• Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate


• Company technology and vehicle allowance options based on role requirements

Wiginton Fire Systems Careers

Wiginton Fire Systems provides comprehensive fire protection solutions including fire sprinkler systems, fire alarms, inspections, service, special hazards, and BDA/ERCES systems. With offices throughout the Southeast and a growing national presence, we are committed to protecting people and property while investing in the long-term success of our employee-owners.