Hybrid Fire Protection Engineer – Life Safety & Codes

CDM Smith; Sioux City (IA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to design comprehensive fire protection systems and support life safety objectives on diverse projects across multiple locations. The role offers a hybrid work model with office and remote days.

You will collaborate with clients and teams to deliver compliant, reliable fire protection solutions, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to proposals and project design reviews. This is a growth-focused opportunity within a global engineering firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Architectural or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• PE license required.
• 7 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire protection engineering designs: water supply, hydraulics, sprinkler and suppression systems.
• Act as QFPE for federal projects (life safety, fire suppression, fire alarm).
• Review designs for NFPA, UFC and local regulations; sign off on designs.
• Create fire protection and life safety engineering designs and evaluations as needed.
• Collaborate with sales to prepare proposals and review RFPs.
• Meet with clients to review design needs and provide guidance to junior staff.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering design principles

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication

Regulatory knowledge (federal/state)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Architectural or Chemical Engineering

PE license

7 years related experience

Equivalent related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

HydraCAD

HydraCALC

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to design comprehensive fire protection systems and support life safety objectives on diverse projects across multiple locations. The role offers a hybrid work model with office and remote days.

You will collaborate with clients and teams to deliver compliant, reliable fire protection solutions, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to proposals and project design reviews. This is a growth-focused opportunity within a global engineering firm.