Fire Protection & Life Safety Engineer

GBA Team; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible time off

Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives

Job summary

GBA Team is seeking a Fire Protection & Life Safety Engineer to join their Lenexa, KS office. The role involves leading code consulting, design, and commissioning of fire suppression and detection systems across various projects.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's in Fire Protection Engineering, have over 7 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit. You will enjoy comprehensive benefits including healthcare and a 401(k) with company matching.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in fire alarm, sprinkler, and life safety design.
• Passed the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
• PE license preferred but not required; must pursue PE upon obtaining necessary work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist in code consulting and design of fire suppression and detection systems.
• Draft and model in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Conduct site visits to verify conditions and observe construction progress.

Skills

Fire Alarm Design

Sprinkler Design

Life Safety Design

AutoCAD

Revit

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job: Fire Protection & Life Safety Engineer

GBA’s Fire Protection & Life Safety Engineering group is looking for an engineer to join our Lenexa, KS office.

Our Fire Protection & Life Safety engineers work within an integrated team of architects, engineers, commissioning specialists, project managers, and construction managers on a variety of project types primarily within the life sciences, mission critical, and industrial markets.

What You’ll Do

• Lead or assist in code consulting, planning, design, and commissioning of fire suppression systems, fire detection & alarm systems, life safety systems, and hazardous material storage and use.
• Draft and model in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Prepare and review specifications.
• Perform hydraulic calculations.
• Review shop drawings and calculations.
• Conduct review of other firm’s designs for third‑party commissioning, peer review, or permitting.
• Navigate, teach, and apply NFPA, ICC, and FM Global codes and standards.
• Track schedules and check in with project managers for assigned projects to balance several projects simultaneously.
• Attend project meetings and coordinate with team members of other engineering disciplines.
• Visit job sites to verify existing conditions, observe construction progress, witness acceptance testing, and conduct third‑party permitting inspections – approximately 5% to 10% of the time depending on current projects.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or other applicable Engineering degrees.
• 7+ years of experience in fire alarm, sprinkler, and life safety design.
• Passed the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
• PE license is preferred but not required. Expectation is that hire will pursue PE upon obtaining necessary work experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Capacity to deal with frequent schedule changes, delays, and unexpected events.
• Excellent and professional written and verbal communication; excellent reading comprehension and detail oriented as possible.

Travel

This position requires occasional overnight travel with weekend trips home.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, accident, and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives
• Paid company holidays, floating holidays, and flexible time off
• Opportunities for training, professional growth, and advancement

Join Our Team

If you’re a motivated professional who takes pride in delivering safe, high-quality work, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and build your future with GBA.

At GBA, we are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer promoting diversity in our workforce by including all individuals regardless of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.