Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Hybrid

CDM Smith; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to design fire protection systems and lead life-safety analyses for diverse projects. You will work on water supply and hydraulic analyses, signing off on compliant designs.

The role supports federal and local projects, with a hybrid work model and opportunities across multiple US offices. You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with sales on client proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Architectural or Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire protection engineering designs including sprinkler and suppression systems, water supply, hydraulic analyses and detailed drawings.
• Act as QFPE for federal projects, including life safety and fire alarm analysis.
• Review designs for compliance with NFPA, UFC and local regulations and sign off on designs.
• Collaborate with sales to create proposals and respond to RFPs.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior staff and supervise engineers on projects.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering design

MS Office

Verbal and written communication

Regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Architectural/Chemical Engineering or related

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Tools

HydraCAD

HydraCALC

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to design fire protection systems and lead life-safety analyses for diverse projects. You will work on water supply and hydraulic analyses, signing off on compliant designs.

The role supports federal and local projects, with a hybrid work model and opportunities across multiple US offices. You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with sales on client proposals.