Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Industrial Manufacturing

Ramboll; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll, a global engineering and consultancy leader, is hiring a Senior Fire Protection Engineer for our Charlotte, NC facility. You will lead design of fire suppression and detection systems for industrial facilities, aligning with NFPA codes and IBC, and coordinate across disciplines to ensure safety and compliance.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, a PFPE licensure, and strong communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Requires B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in specification and design of fire protection systems.
• Extensive knowledge of NFPA codes, International Fire Code, and International Building Code.
• Licensure as a Professional Fire Protection Engineer is required.
• Ability to foster a creative engineering environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit design software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs for fire suppression, detection, and signaling systems in accordance with governing codes and industry best practices for industrial facilities.
• Develop performance based design specifications utilizing fire protection engineering principles, code analyses, and coordination with authorities.
• Participate in up-front conceptual design studies with fire suppression design criteria, specifications, layouts, and code reviews.
• Develop performance based fire suppression and detection specifications for unique and hazardous occupancies in manufacturing facilities.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines for integrated designs across life safety and industrial processes.
• Participate in post-design activities including shop drawings review, permitting, and construction support.
• Evaluate fire suppression, detection, and alarm systems in existing buildings.
• Assist with hazardous materials assessments for storage and processing facilities.
• Develop written technical reports detailing code summaries and project implications.
• Participate in project meetings through all project lifecycle stages.

Skills

Fire protection engineering

Communication skills

Creative problem solving

Project collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Fire Protection Engineering

Professional Fire Protection Engineer licensure

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Ramboll, a global engineering and consultancy leader, is hiring a Senior Fire Protection Engineer for our Charlotte, NC facility. You will lead design of fire suppression and detection systems for industrial facilities, aligning with NFPA codes and IBC, and coordinate across disciplines to ensure safety and compliance.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, a PFPE licensure, and strong communication and collaboration skills.