Senior Fire Protection Engineer: Codes & Field Impact

NV5; Phoenixville (Chester County); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical & dental insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401K plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a Fire Protection Engineering Consultant to lead customer-facing project work and ensure compliance with fire protection standards. You will collaborate with AHJs and clients, deliver technical reports, and help resolve design and regulatory questions.

The role emphasizes independence, organization, and strong communication while supporting projects across the US and Canada. Remote work from home is supported with substantial travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of experience and certification.
• Have passed the EIT Examination and be able to sit for the Professional Engineering examination within 4 years.
• Ability to travel 50% - mainly US/Canada; travel typically Monday to Friday for week-long trips; average 2-3 day site trips.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

EIT Certification

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

NV5 is seeking a Fire Protection Engineering Consultant to lead customer-facing project work and ensure compliance with fire protection standards. You will collaborate with AHJs and clients, deliver technical reports, and help resolve design and regulatory questions.

The role emphasizes independence, organization, and strong communication while supporting projects across the US and Canada. Remote work from home is supported with substantial travel.