Hybrid Fire Protection Engineer Life-Safety Expert

CDM Smith; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a skilled Fire Protection Engineer to join our team in the United States. You will design fire protection systems and contribute to life safety analyses on federal and commercial projects, shaping resilient environments.

Ideal candidates hold a PE license, have 7+ years of related experience, and are proficient with HydraCAD/HydraCALC and CAD tools, with strong communication skills for client interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Architectural or Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire protection engineering designs including sprinkler and suppression systems, water supply analyses and detailed plans.
• Act as QFPE for federal projects, providing life safety and fire protection analyses.
• Review designs for compliance with NFPA, UFC and local regs; sign off on designs.

Skills

CAD 3D/4D

Engineering principles

MS Office

Verbal & written comms

Regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Architectural/Chemical Eng

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

HydraCAD

HydraCALC

CAD software

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a skilled Fire Protection Engineer to join our team in the United States. You will design fire protection systems and contribute to life safety analyses on federal and commercial projects, shaping resilient environments.

Ideal candidates hold a PE license, have 7+ years of related experience, and are proficient with HydraCAD/HydraCALC and CAD tools, with strong communication skills for client interactions.