Hybrid Fire Protection Engineer - Life-Safety Systems Lead

CDM Smith; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to design and review fire protection systems for a range of projects, ensuring life safety and code compliance. The role supports a hybrid work environment and may involve federal and commercial projects.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, perform calculations, reviews, and client-facing engagements, contributing to safe, resilient infrastructures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Architectural or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required or equivalent licensure.
• About 7 years of related engineering experience in fire protection or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive fire protection designs and calculations.
• Act as QFPE for federal projects and ensure life safety analyses.
• Review draft designs for NFPA/UFC compliance and sign off.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering design principles

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Verbal and written communication

Regulatory knowledge (NFPA/UFC)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Architectural/Chemical Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license

7 years of related experience

Travel flexibility

Tools

HydraCAD

HydraCALC

AutoCAD or similar CAD tools

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to design and review fire protection systems for a range of projects, ensuring life safety and code compliance. The role supports a hybrid work environment and may involve federal and commercial projects.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, perform calculations, reviews, and client-facing engagements, contributing to safe, resilient infrastructures.