Junior Fire Protection Engineer - Hybrid & Growth

Socket.dev; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Wellness benefit

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join our Fire and Life Safety team. As a new graduate, you will support code consulting, system design/evaluation, fire modeling, and other tasks for a diverse client base across the East Region and the U.S.

This hybrid role blends in‑office collaboration three days a week with flexible work. You will perform building/fire code consultation, develop contract documents for fire protection systems, and coordinate with clients, architects,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field.
• Engineering-in-Training (EIT) preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience in evaluation/design of Fire Protection Systems.
• Familiarity with NFPA Standards, Life Safety Code requirements.
• Exposure to fire modeling tools (FDS, CONTAM, Pathfinder, CFAST).
• AutoCAD and/or REVIT design capability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing building/fire code consultation.
• Developing contract documents for fire protection and fire suppression systems.
• Designing and evaluating fire protection and life safety systems (sprinklers, standpipes, pumps, special hazards).
• Coordinating with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Conducting site investigations, construction phase services, commissioning, and acceptance testing.

Skills

EIT preferred

NFPA familiarity

Fire modeling exposure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field

Tools

FDS

CONTAM

Pathfinder

CFAST

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join our Fire and Life Safety team. As a new graduate, you will support code consulting, system design/evaluation, fire modeling, and other tasks for a diverse client base across the East Region and the U.S.

This hybrid role blends in‑office collaboration three days a week with flexible work. You will perform building/fire code consultation, develop contract documents for fire protection systems, and coordinate with clients, architects,