Fire Protection Engineering Associate / Life Safety Consultant

Socotec; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC is seeking a Fire Protection Engineering Associate / Life Safety Consultant within the SLS division to collaborate on Life Safety and Fire Protection systems. The role supports design, analysis, and code compliance for built environments.

A strong emphasis on teamwork and continuous learning drives our projects. We value EIT and hands-on experience with major design tools, feasibility studies, and rigorous documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the engineering or architecture disciplines is required.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in Fire Protection and Life Safety.
• Engineering in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD, REVIT, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Suite.
• Experience with CONTAM, Pyrosim, FDS, and/or PathFinder desirable.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Life Safety and Fire Protection systems with Senior Fire Protection Engineers.
• Contribute to plan reviews and technical reports.
• Assist with egress design, code research, and hazardous material analysis.
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure code-compliant building design.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office (MS Office)

Job description

Fire Protection Engineering Associate / Life Safety Consultant

• Full-time
• Department: US - Energy Commissioning

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.

SOCOTEC’s combination of expertise, experience and methods are increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth.

SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.

At SLS Consulting, a SOCOTEC Company, life safety is the one and only driver. We are a team of consultants, engineers, and designers, and construction professionals dedicated to life safety and fire protection in the built environment.

This role is specifically within the SLS division of SOCOTEC. SLS/SOCOTEC is seeking curious, dependable, and proactive learners focused on continuous improvement to join our team. Associates should be prepared to explore the many building systems and design components involved in developing a safe and code compliant building design.

Associates will work with Senior Fire Protection Engineers to design and develop Life Safety and Fire Protection systems. They are encouraged to spend time developing skills in particular areas of interest. Projects will focus on adherence to quality standards through plan reviews and technical reports. Projects will have components of but will not be limited to the following: egress design, code research, smoke control system design, fire-resistant construction analysis, performance-based design, fire sprinkler design, and hazardous material analysis.

Associates are expected to have strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills to effectively support team efficiency. Associates should also be detail oriented and possess superior problem-solving skills.

• Bachelors degree in the engineering or architecture disciplines required
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in Fire Protection and Life Safety
• Engineering in Training (EIT) Certification preferred
• Experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, REVIT, Microsoft Suite encouraged
• Experience with CONTAM, Pyrosim, FDS, and/or PathFinder desirable
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager

SLS/SOCOTEC offers a competitive benefits package and an exciting & inclusive company culture where we foster learning and growth through our mentorship program, continuing education support and other initiatives. For more information, please visit www.socotec.us or SLS Consulting on Linkedin

SLS/SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.