Fire Protection Engineer – Water‑Based Systems Designer

Drivenfire; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary starting at $62,500

Health Insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Education Assistance

PTO

Paid holidays

Annual wage review

Job summary

Drivenfire is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer in Sioux Falls, SD to design, detail, and calculate water-based fire suppression systems meeting code and statutory requirements. You will handle plan and submittal preparation, data collection, equipment sizing, and project coordination with clients and Drivenfire teams.

The role emphasizes independent decision-making, strong communication, and a drive to learn and grow within a team that values safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions independently and hold self accountable.
• A strong desire to learn, grow, work hard, and improve oneself.

Responsibilities

• Print or obtain the appropriate and up-to-date plans.
• Maintain constructive communication with Driven staff and clients.
• Obtain all pertinent water flow data and properly size system.
• Determine requirements for products, material, clarifications, or substitutions.
• Utilize design software to apply engineering concepts and standards to each unique project.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Independent decision-making

Design aptitude

Willingness to learn

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Drivenfire is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer in Sioux Falls, SD to design, detail, and calculate water-based fire suppression systems meeting code and statutory requirements. You will handle plan and submittal preparation, data collection, equipment sizing, and project coordination with clients and Drivenfire teams.

The role emphasizes independent decision-making, strong communication, and a drive to learn and grow within a team that values safety and quality.