Senior Fire Protection Engineer

NV5; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

PTO

401(k)

Professional development opportunities

Unlimited Flexible Time Off

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a Fire Protection Engineering Consultant to join our nationwide team, delivering solutions and improving lives from home when possible. You will collaborate with AHJs and clients to ensure projects are compliant and completed as scheduled.

Responsibilities include working with engineering and design on projects, creating client reports on fire protection updates, and staying current with codes and standards to ensure reliable life-safety systems. Travel up to 50% across US/Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Have passed the EIT Examination and sit for Professional Engineering examination within 4 years.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to travel 50% - Mainly US/Canada - travel typically M-F for week-long trips.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering and/or design on projects, delivering effective and cost-efficient alternatives and solutions.
• Develop and deliver reports to clients on recommended updates to ensure compliance and/or operational functionality of fire protection and life-safety systems.
• Provide code references and document research, reports and interpretations for fire protection.
• Meet with jurisdiction authorities and clients to resolve compliance questions.
• Maintain knowledge of changing codes, standards, and industry practices to ensure compliance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Equivalent experience + national certs

EIT Certification

Professional Engineering exam eligibility

Strong communication

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Position Summary

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

As a Fire Protection Engineering Consultant, you will be responsible for customer-facing project work. This key position works closely with AHJ’S and clients to ensure projects are compliant and being completed as expected. The right candidate for this position can meet the required deadlines and communicate effectively with customers and jurisdictional authorities. Must be organized, detail oriented, highly motivated and able to work independently and efficiently from home

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for collaborating with engineering and/or design on specific projects, delivering effective and cost-efficient alternatives and solutions for the
• Develop and deliver reports to clients on recommended updates to ensure compliance and /or operational functionality of fire, suppression and/or life safety systems
• Provide code and standard references, as well as document research, reports and interpretations for fire protection
• Meet with jurisdiction authorities and clients as needed to resolve compliance questions
• Continuously review, and maintain a working knowledge of, changing codes, standards, industry specifications and practices to ensure

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of equivalent experience and nationally recognized certification(s)
• Have passed the EIT Examination, and able to sit for Professional Engineering examination within 4- years
• Ability to travel 50% - Mainly US/Canada - Varies monthly - Travel typically M-F for week-long trips but average is 2-3 day trips to site locations.
• Authorization to work in the United States

Due to project locations and travel requirements, candidates need to be within 1 hour of a major US airport.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Working knowledge of Fire, Life Safety and Building Codes and NFPA Standards
• Field engineering/consulting experience in fire protection
• Experience with or knowledge of passive fire protection
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines and budgets
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Working competency with MS Office & MS Project software

The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $175,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Additional compensation will include performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package covering medical, dental, PTO, 401(k), unlimited FTO (Flexible Time Off) and professional development opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Benefits

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Company Overview

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.

Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.

At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.