Fire Protection Engineering Associate / Life Safety Consultant

SOCOTEC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Mentorship program

Education support

Inclusive culture

Job summary

SOCOTEC's SLS division is seeking curious, dependable associates to join the Life Safety and Fire Protection team. You will work with Senior Fire Protection Engineers to design and develop life safety systems and support plan reviews and reports.

The role focuses on egress, smoke control, fire-resistant analysis, performance-based design, and hazardous materials. Strong communication and detail orientation are essential. Opportunities for mentorship and continued education are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture required.
• 0–3 years in Fire Protection/Life Safety.
• EIT certification preferred.
• Experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, REVIT, MS Office.
• Experience with CONTAM, Pyrosim, FDS, PathFinder desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist in egress design and code research.
• Support smoke control system design and fire protection analyses.
• Contribute to fire sprinkler design and materials analysis.
• Coordinate with engineers and designers for life safety reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Written communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

REVIT

Microsoft Suite

CONTAM

Pyrosim

FDS

PathFinder

Job description

Company Description
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.

Description Du PosteCompany Description
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.
Job Description
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.
Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in the engineering or architecture disciplines required
• 0 to 3 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
• Strong written communication skills
• Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager

Additional Information
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.