Senior Fire Protection Engineer – Life Safety & Codes

EwingCole; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Hybrid work options

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

EwingCole in Baltimore is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team. You will support life safety, fire protection systems design, and code analysis across complex projects, collaborating with Architects and Project Engineers.

The role involves site visits, CFD and egress modeling, code reviews, and coordination with AHJs. Travel regionally and internationally may be required; strong technical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer in at least one state with credentials for other states.
• Experience in analysis and/or design of fire safety systems.
• Experience with ICC/NFPA 101 codes and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Code Studies for complex projects and support Project Architect (PA) performed Code Studies for other projects.
• Prepare Life Safety Plans for complex projects and support PA performed Life Safety Plans for other projects.
• Prepare Fire Suppression and Fire Alarm contract documents for complex projects.
• Assist with code reviews/interpretations.
• Assist in site water supply analysis.
• Assist Project Architect with egress, construction types, barrier selection and other building attributes.
• Evaluate site water supplies for fire suppression design.
• Meet with AHJs to review major code issues.
• Integrate fire protection systems with architectural and engineering disciplines.
• Sprinkler and Fire Alarm system shop drawing review.
• Assist with CFD fire modeling and Egress Modeling.
• Lead meetings with clients, code officials, and other project stakeholders to negotiate/resolve issues.
• Travel regionally, nationally and internationally in support of project requirements.
• Perform other duties as requested or required.

Skills

Fire protection

Code analysis

Life safety

CFD modeling

Education

Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

FDS

Office Suite

Job description

EwingCole in Baltimore is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team. You will support life safety, fire protection systems design, and code analysis across complex projects, collaborating with Architects and Project Engineers.

The role involves site visits, CFD and egress modeling, code reviews, and coordination with AHJs. Travel regionally and internationally may be required; strong technical and communication skills are essential.