Senior Fire Protection Engineer – Hybrid Global Projects

Jacobs; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to lead design activities for fire sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm systems across diverse markets. You will guide design staff, perform life-safety code analyses, and collaborate with teams to deliver complex projects globally.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical excellence, and travel up to 10–15% while supporting a hybrid working model in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Safety Technology or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Direct design staff to produce drawings and calculations for fire sprinkler systems, suppression systems, fire pumps, alarm and mass notification, and life-safety code analysis.
• Develop and apply your expertise to deliver challenging building projects across markets for Jacobs Cities & Places business.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to ensure timely, compliant project delivery with attention to detail.

Skills

NFPA Codes

Hydraulic calculations

Team leadership

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Safety Technology or related

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to lead design activities for fire sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm systems across diverse markets. You will guide design staff, perform life-safety code analyses, and collaborate with teams to deliver complex projects globally.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical excellence, and travel up to 10–15% while supporting a hybrid working model in the U.S.