Senior Fire Protection Engineer – Code & Permitting Lead

Insight Global; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to support the design and permitting of fire protection systems for manufacturing and industrial facilities in Texas. You will focus on code compliance, fire protection analysis, permit approvals, and coordinating with local authorities.

Responsibilities include developing fire protection reports, creating code analyses for permits, and collaborating with AHJ for performance-based design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in fire protection engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in fire protection engineering.
• Experience working with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to organize time and tasks in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
• Familiar with fire protection systems and fire smoke detection systems.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire protection reports for new production lines, materials, suppression, and detection systems.
• Prepare code analyses and permit documents for site projects (high-piled storage, chemical hazards, Hazard Analyses).
• Submit AM&M (alternate means & methods) requests to AHJ to support performance-based design.
• Perform life-safety design from schematic through commissioning.
• Oversee implementation and inspections of specialty systems.
• Develop process improvements, workflows, and templates to improve design productivity and deliverables quality.

Skills

Fire protection design

Code analysis

AHJ coordination

Analytical mindset

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Education

ABET-accredited fire protection engineering degree

Equivalent experience

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to support the design and permitting of fire protection systems for manufacturing and industrial facilities in Texas. You will focus on code compliance, fire protection analysis, permit approvals, and coordinating with local authorities.

Responsibilities include developing fire protection reports, creating code analyses for permits, and collaborating with AHJ for performance-based design.