Senior Fire Protection Engineer -Federal

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to lead design staff across Federal Buildings projects and major US facilities.

You will create drawings and calculations for fire protection systems, ensure code compliance, and guide project teams through complex design challenges. The role is hybrid with a minimum two days in-office, supporting a growing portfolio that includes DoD contracts and Federal Civilian clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Safety Technology.
• Must be self-sufficient and able to work with minimal supervision.
• At least 10 years of related experience.
• PE in any US State, having passed the fire protection engineering examination.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design staff to produce drawings and calculations for fire protection systems.
• Perform fire sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm system layout with hydraulic calculations.
• Ensure compliance with ICC, NFPA, and International Building and Fire Codes.

Skills

Fire protection design

Hydraulic calculations

Project leadership

Code analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Safety Technology

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

As a Senior Fire Protection Engineer you will work alongside a robust staff of experienced and licensed Fire Protection Engineers to develop and use your skills and experience to deliver and complete challenging and engaging buildings projects across many different markets such as Commercial, Federal, Mission Critical, and Advanced Facilities projects in many different regions including but not limited to the United States, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

The Engineer will be directing the activities of design staff to produce drawings and calculations for fire sprinkler systems, special hazards suppression systems, fire pumps, fire alarm and mass notification, and building/life safety codes analysis. Previous design experience is a plus but please do not self-select yourself out of a position and all that are interested in a career in fire protection engineering are encouraged to apply.

You’ll be a part of diverse teams allowing you to both share what you know and learn so you can grow. Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit, extreme attention to detail, and a willing-to-learn attitude, and we’ll help you pursue and fulfill what drives you - so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow.

The position is in the Federal Buildings Business Unit, and the project type is majority US Federal Government facilities that are contracted by Department of Defense clients (USACE, NAVFAC, etc.) as well as Federal Civilian clients to include NASA, FAA, GSA, OBO and Intelligence Community amongst many others. The Senior Fire Protection Engineer will be directing the activities of design staff to produce drawings and calculations for fire sprinkler systems, special hazards suppression systems, fire pumps, fire alarm and mass notification, and building/life safety codes analysis. Previous design experience is a plus but please do not self-select yourself out of a position and all that are interested in a career in fire protection engineering are encouraged to apply.

The position is hybrid with a minimum office attendance of two days per week in the office, but more days are encouraged to become more engrained with the culture of Jacobs.

Type of Work:

• Work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines, while maintaining high-quality standards
• Act as the Designer of Record (DOR) for Fire Protection design projects including schedule, budget, delegation of work to junior staff, quality control and sealing/stamping construction drawings and specifications.
• Gather information, interview stakeholders, make studies, perform calculations, and prepare original rough layouts and sketches as required
• Present findings and outcomes to clients and other stakeholders
• Perform high level tasks under minimal supervision using well-defined standards, procedures and codes
• Perform product research; assist project designers and project architects with materials selection and system research
• Perform designs for fire sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm system layout utilizing hydraulic calculation programs, and knowledge of ICC, NFPA Codes, and International Building and Fire Codes
• Perform construction administration and field investigation tasks for assigned projects including document management and processing RFI's, reviewing contractor submittals, and Change Orders

Team Development Responsibilities:

• Provide staffing development and mentoring for junior staff to include ensuring quality delivery of product completed by all supervised by Fire Protection Engineer
• Provide project quality control reviews of project milestones and continuous "over-the-shoulder" discipline checks

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Safety Technology
• Must be self-sufficient
• At least 10 years of related experience
• PE in any US State, having passed the fire protection engineering examination

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Familiarity with NFPA and ICC codes and standards
• Willingness to travel to jobs sites around the world (estimate around 10-15% travel)
• Experience in fire sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm system layout utilizing hydraulic calculation programs, and knowledge of NFPA Codes, and International Building and Fire Codes

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $121,000.00 to $211,800.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on October 05, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .