Senior Fire Protection Engineer: Life Safety & NFPA Expert

CDM Smith

Charlotte (NC)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to develop comprehensive fire protection designs, perform life safety analyses and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams. The role supports federal and local projects, with hybrid work options from offices including Raleigh, NC.

You will review designs for code compliance, mentor junior staff, and help prepare proposals for current and potential clients. The candidate will utilize HydraCAD/HydraCALC and other relevant software, with travel up to

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline and PE license.
Minimum 7 years of related experience; travel may be required.
Experience with NFPA, UFC, and building/fire protection codes is preferred.
Ability to review designs for regulatory compliance and sign off on documents.
Proven mentoring and guidance abilities for junior staff.

Responsibilities

Develop fire protection designs including water supply, hydraulic analyses and detailed sprinkler plans.
Act as QFPE on federal projects, providing life safety and fire protection analysis.
Review draft designs for regulatory compliance and sign off on completed work.
Collaborate with sales to create RFP responses and meet client design needs.
Mentor junior engineers and supervise project tasks as needed.
Ensure firm policies are followed on all designs.