Lead Fire Protection & Life Safety Engineer

Atlas Connections; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Connections seeks an experienced Fire Protection & Life Safety Engineer to support planning, design, code consulting, and commissioning of fire protection and life safety systems for complex facilities. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on life sciences, mission-critical, and industrial projects.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience, FE exam completion, and strong AutoCAD/Revit skills. Travel and site visits are expected as part of project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience designing fire alarm, sprinkler, and life safety systems.
• Passed the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA, ICC, and FM Global codes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the planning, design, and commissioning of fire protection and life safety systems.
• Design and evaluate fire suppression, fire detection and alarm, and life safety systems.
• Support hazardous material storage and use evaluations.
• Develop drawings and models using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate technical specifications.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for fire protection systems.
• Review shop drawings, calculations, and contractor submittals.
• Conduct third-party design reviews for commissioning, peer review, or permitting purposes.
• Interpret and apply NFPA, ICC, and FM Global codes and standards.
• Participate in project meetings and coordinate with architectural, mechanical, electrical, and other disciplines.
• Manage assigned project schedules and coordinate priorities with project managers across multiple projects.
• Visit project sites to document conditions and verify installation requirements.
• Witness system acceptance testing and assist with commissioning activities.
• Perform third-party permitting or compliance inspections as required.
• Provide technical guidance on fire protection and life safety requirements throughout design and construction.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Fire protection design

Code compliance

Project coordination

Technical communication

Client collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Atlas Connections seeks an experienced Fire Protection & Life Safety Engineer to support planning, design, code consulting, and commissioning of fire protection and life safety systems for complex facilities. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on life sciences, mission-critical, and industrial projects.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience, FE exam completion, and strong AutoCAD/Revit skills. Travel and site visits are expected as part of project execution.