Fire Protection Engineering Associate / Life Safety Consultant

SOCOTEC US; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Continuing education support

Inclusive culture

Job summary

SOCOTEC US in Coral Gables, FL, is seeking Associates to join the SLS division. You will work with Senior Fire Protection Engineers to design Life Safety and Fire Protection systems, focusing on egress design, code research, and performance-based design.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in engineering or architecture, 0–3 years of experience, and strong communication and teamwork skills. This role offers mentorship, ongoing education, and a collaborative, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering or architecture 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in egress design and code research for life safety projects.
• Support smoke control system design and fire-resistant construction analysis.
• Contribute to performance-based design and fire sprinkler design tasks.
• Conduct hazardous material analysis as needed.
• Prepare technical reports and plan reviews.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers across disciplines.
• Support project teams to maintain quality standards and timeliness.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

REVIT

CONTAM

Pyrosim

FDS

PathFinder

Microsoft Office

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.

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.