Hybrid Fire Protection Engineer: Life-Safety Expert

CDM Smith; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a talented Fire Protection Engineer to design fire protection systems and lead life-safety analyses. The role supports federal projects and requires ensuring compliance with NFPA, UFC, and applicable codes.

You will collaborate with sales to address RFPs and mentor junior staff as needed. Based in a hybrid setup, you may work from one of several US offices and travel as required to meet project demands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Architectural, or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire protection engineering designs and diagrams.
• Act as QFPE for federal projects.
• Sign off on designs ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with sales to respond to RFPs and meet client needs.
• Mentor junior staff and guide project teams.

Skills

Fire protection design

QFPE

Life safety

NFPA/UFC compliance

HydraCAD/HydraCALC

Proposal support

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Architectural/Chemical)

PE license

Tools

NFPA/UFC tools

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a talented Fire Protection Engineer to design fire protection systems and lead life-safety analyses. The role supports federal projects and requires ensuring compliance with NFPA, UFC, and applicable codes.

You will collaborate with sales to address RFPs and mentor junior staff as needed. Based in a hybrid setup, you may work from one of several US offices and travel as required to meet project demands.