Senior Fire Protection Engineer at Fire & Risk Alliance, LLC San Diego, CA

Fire & Risk Alliance, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

ESOP and 401k retirement plan

PTO and Sick Leave

Job summary

Fire & Risk Alliance, LLC is seeking a senior fire protection engineer to develop technical reports for battery energy storage systems, including hazard mitigation analyses and emergency response plans. The role includes fire protection code consulting across high-piled storage, hazardous materials, and lithium-ion battery storage, with emphasis on practical, code-compliant resolutions.

The position requires strong written and verbal communication, 7+ years of experience, a PE license, and the

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in fire protection engineering.
• P.E. certification required.
• BESS experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse team and clients.
• Project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical reports for battery energy storage systems (hazard mitigation analyses, emergency response plans).
• Conduct fire protection code consulting analyses (high-piled storage, hazardous materials, lithium-ion battery storage, alternate material and method requests, fire protection plan reviews).
• Role involves project management, client relations, QA/QC, code analysis, report generation, and providing practical and code compliant resolutions to address client needs.

Skills

7+ years exp

PE Certification

BESS Experience

Communication

Problem Solving

Engineering Degree

Team Collaboration

Project Management

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

Company Description

Fire & Risk Alliance (FRA) is a trusted global partner specializing in fire protection engineering, process safety, risk management, and emergency response. FRA was founded on principles of trust, excellence, quality, and loyalty to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions tailored to client needs. With experienced engineers and consultants from diverse backgrounds, FRA combines complementary strengths to address complex fire and risk challenges. Committed to exceptional service and building strong relationships, FRA works to improve safety across various industries.

Role Description

The primary responsibilities include developing technical reports for battery energy storage systems (hazard mitigation analyses, emergency response plans) and conducting fire protection code consulting analyses (high-piled storage, hazardous materials, lithium-ion battery storage, alternate material and method requests, fire protection plan reviews). The role involves project management, client relations, QA/QC, code analysis, report generation, and providing practical and code compliant resolutions to address the client's needs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in fire protection engineering
• P.E. certification required
• BESS experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse team and clients
• Project management skills

Location

This is an in-office role based in San Diego, CA. This role requires occasional travel to client meetings and field work.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 per year

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Eligibility for ESOP and 401k retirement plan
• PTO and Sick Leave