Senior Fire Protection Engineer (PE) – South Florida Lead

Wiginton Corp; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned ESOP

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Wiginton Fire Systems is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer (PE) to expand our South Florida presence. The role offers opportunity to work on complex projects and to help shape a growing, employee-owned engineering division.

You will lead design efforts for sprinklers, alarms, BDA/ERCES, and special hazards while mentoring teams and contributing to business development across the Southeast.

Qualifications

• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license required, preferably in Fire Protection Engineering or a related discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering field from an ABET-accredited university.
• Minimum of 4 years of fire protection engineering experience or related experience as an EIT.
• Strong understanding of NFPA codes and standards, building codes, and life safety systems.
• Experience with fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and code consulting.
• Experience with hydraulic calculations, fire modeling, and CAD-based design documents preferred.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage fire protection engineering projects from concept through completion.
• Provide engineering and code consulting for fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, BDA/ERCES systems, and special hazard systems.
• Perform building and fire code analysis, egress analysis, fire hazard analysis, and alternative methods evaluations.
• Review, comment on, and seal engineering drawings, calculations, and technical documents.
• Develop performance-based fire protection designs when hazards fall outside prescriptive code requirements.
• Conduct site surveys and technical assessments.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, AHJs, and project stakeholders.
• Support business development initiatives and help grow Wiginton Fire Protection Engineering in the South Florida market.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to design and sales teams.
• Stay current with NFPA standards, code changes, and industry advancements.

Skills

PE license Florida

Client relationships

Travel readiness

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Fire Protection or related

Tools

CAD software

Hydraulic calculations

Fire modeling software

Job description

Wiginton Fire Systems is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer (PE) to expand our South Florida presence. The role offers opportunity to work on complex projects and to help shape a growing, employee-owned engineering division.

You will lead design efforts for sprinklers, alarms, BDA/ERCES, and special hazards while mentoring teams and contributing to business development across the Southeast.