Mid-Level Fire Protection Engineer

Pond & Company; Mobile (AL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Pond & Company is seeking a mid‑level Fire Protection Engineering Professional to join our design team and lead fire protection design on projects. The role supports suppression, fire alarm, mass notification, and life safety work across multiple offices or remote environments.

Qualified candidates have 2–5 years of experience, an EIT license, and are pursuing a PE license. Proficiency with Revit/AutoCAD/BIM is preferred, with training available where needed, and comfort collaborating with other

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of related experience in fire protection engineering
• EIT license is required
• PE license preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office; Revit/AutoCAD/BIM experience a plus but trainable

Responsibilities

• Lead Fire Protection Engineering design on projects including suppression, fire alarm and life safety coordination
• Perform accurate, legible design calculations
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure constructible designs
• Attend project kick-off and coordination meetings
• Work independently with minimal supervision and show initiative
• Follow QC procedures for assigned tasks
• Communicate with clients and contractors as needed
• Collaborate effectively within a team and pursue professional growth

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ready to turn your ambition into achievement? Join Pond & Company and be part of the team that’s redefining the future of Architectural, Engineering, Planning, Construction Management, and Environmental projects!

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced mid-level Fire Protection Engineering Professional to join our growing design team in any of the following Pond offices or remotely:

• Atlanta, GA – Headquarters
• Atlanta, GA – Cobb
• Atlanta, GA – Downtown
• Augusta, GA
• Charlotte, NC
• Colorado Springs, CO
• Columbia, SC
• Honolulu, HI
• Huntsville, AL
• Jacksonville, FL
• Mobile, AL
• New Orleans, LA
• Houston, TX
• San Diego, CA
• Savannah, GA
• Tampa, FL

Candidate should have 2-5 years’ experience with an EIT license, working towards a PE license in Fire Protection Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Fire Protection Engineering design lead on projects. This includes making Fire Protection Engineering design decisions on suppression systems, fire alarm systems, mass notification systems, and assisting Architecture with Life Safety design.
• Perform accurate, legible and well‑thought‑out design calculations.
• Coordinate Fire Protection Engineering design with other disciplines; highlighting design components that will impact the other discipline’s design so that the overall design is constructable without conflict.
• Attend project kick‑off meetings and coordination meetings.
• Work independently with minimal supervision; is self‑motivated and has initiative.
• Perform assigned tasks in accordance with company QC procedures.
• Communicate with clients as needed and defined by project.
• Contact clients and/or contractors as needed on specific jobs.
• Ability to work well within a team environment, positive attitude, multi‑task, and self‑motivated to produce high quality work.
• Ability and desire to learn and grow professionally.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (BS) from a four‑year college or university in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• 4+ years related experience and/or training.
• EIT license required.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Internet Apps.
• Revit/AutoCAD/BIM preferred but can be trained.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position requires the individual to use the computer working at a desk in either an office or cubicle; must be able to talk and hear, reach with hands and arms, lift up to 10 pounds, stand, sit and walk, must have close and color vision, use depth and peripheral vision, be able to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements

Occasional attendance at meetings and other off‑site events requires the ability to provide reliable transportation. Position may require occasional travel to domestic or foreign locations. Must maintain a current, valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. The position may require travel internationally and as such the capability to travel freely on a passport or other official document.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions at Pond are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state and local laws in jurisdictions where we operate. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].