Hybrid Senior Fire Protection Engineer

CDM Smith; Bozeman (MT); 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, ensuring compliance with NFPA, UFC, and other regulations. The role supports federal and commercial projects, mentoring junior staff and collaborating with sales on proposals.

The position offers a hybrid work model with opportunities across multiple U.S. offices, including cross-office collaboration to deliver resilient, safe facilities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop fire protection engineering designs including sprinkler, suppression, pumps and alarms.
• Act as QFPE for federal projects with life safety and fire protection analysis.
• Review designs for compliance with NFPA, UFC and local regs; sign off on designs.
• Collaborate with sales to prepare proposals and respond to RFPs.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff.
• Attend conferences to promote firm capabilities.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering design principles

MS Office

Communications

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Architectural or Chemical Engineering

Tools

HydraCAD

HydraCALC

NFPA standards

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to design and review fire protection systems, ensuring compliance with NFPA, UFC, and other regulations. The role supports federal and commercial projects, mentoring junior staff and collaborating with sales on proposals.

The position offers a hybrid work model with opportunities across multiple U.S. offices, including cross-office collaboration to deliver resilient, safe facilities.